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| Black Rat Productions- Up and Under , Blackwood Miner's Institute , October 7, 2011 |
WALES may be scoring well in the World Cup but they could still learn a thing or two from the stage players of the rugby comedy Up ‘n’ Under: The Welsh Tour.From the time Black RAT Productions opened the play with a powerful Six Nations anthem mix it was passion, passion and passion all the way. The comedy has been adapted for stage by prolific playwright John Godber who re-wrote the award winning film by setting it in the heart of the South Wales valleys within the competitive world of amateur rugby. The basis of the story was set early on through a rugby match sideline encounter when retired rugby player Arthur, played by Gareth Bale, agreed to an outrageous bet with rugby mogul Reg Welsh, played by Giles Thomas, that he could train any local seven side to play against ‘the best’ team in the valleys. From then on it was a laugh a minute as the home team of just six belted out funny one liners akin to male changing room banter and local pub frivolity. Despite strong language and sexist remarks the packed audience roared with laughter. Read More http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2011/10/06/review-of-up-n-under-the-welsh-tour-at-blackwood-miners-institute-91466-29545932/ |
Reviewed by: Wendy Horton, South Wales Echo |
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