At Sgript Cymru |
| Sgript Cymru- Amdani , Sherman Theatre, Cardiff , September 19, 2003 |
| Simple but incredibly effective – this seems to be the omnipresent theme of this captivating piece of theatre, adapted from the S4C Television series, and presented on the stage by the increasingly admired and respected, Sgript Cymru. The story, under the conscientious direction of Elen Bowman tells of a group of young women who decide to show the men what they’re made of and take to the rugby pitch. All the while, their personal experiences bring the story to life and help to create a believable, interesting exploration of life in the Tre-Ddôll women’s rugby team as well as life in the rugby crazed nation of Wales itself! The heartfelt performance of Llinos (Ffion Dafis) leads the story as she re-discovers herself and realises that her selfish husband Wayne (Huw Garmon) is inconsiderate and rude, especially in comparison to the handsome Gareth, played by Dafydd Emyr. Garmon performed exceedingly well in this role, as for the first half of the play we are feeling no sympathy with such a insensitive character – By the second half of the play however, he proves himself to be the better man and our sympathy and respect for him grows considerably – a difficult task for any actor. The other women all demonstrate strong individual characters and their differences and individual experiences all contribute to making a convincing, poignant piece of theatre. The set, thoughtfully designed by Hayley Grindle, makes the most of its simplicity (it is of course a touring production) as it acts competently as the illuminated rugby pitch; Wayne and Llinos’ house; the locker room and the wedding venue. The subtle, effective changes work considerably well as this piece proves that meticulous attention to the finer details often prove most effective. This production is not on an epic scale, nor does tackle complicated themes. It does however, bring to life themes and issues that we are all familiar with in an honest and candid way – definitely worth seeing whilst it is on its forthcoming tour of Wales. |
Reviewed by: Victoria Cooper |
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