LOSE YOURSELF
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. Fri 10-Sat 25 May
The latest work from Katherine Chandler, the Sherman Theatre’s current playwright-in-residence, tells the story of a transformative day for three characters from three different perspectives. As with most of Chandler’s previous work, we can expect Lose Yourself to be a harsh commentary on the world around us. The main characters, Nate, Josh and Yaz, are played by Aaron Anthony, Tim Preston and Gabrielle Creevy respectively, all making their Sherman debuts in what’s expected to be an uncompromising and direct production about how three young friends discover the dark side of our celebrity-obsessed culture in the midst of a heavy night out.
Chandler won the inaugural Wales Drama Award, commissioned by the BBC and National Theatre Wales, with her most recent play, Thick As Thieves receiving critical acclaim at national level. Another of her productions, Peggy’s Song, is due to go on tour later this year with the NTW. Lose Yourself is directed by Patricia Logue, completing an all-female creative team.
Of the actors, Aaron Anthony – veteran footballer Nate, winding down his playing days – is best known for playing Adam in seasons one and two of Sky’s Delicious. Tim Preston, playing the role of young soccer star Josh, is a graduate of the Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama and has performed in the Sherman/RWCMD co-production of All That I Am, with his most recent appearance as Martin Clunes’ son in BBC1 sitcom Warren. Gabrielle Creevy, also making her stage debut here as the carefree Yaz, has previously been seen on TV in Casualty and on the BBC Three pilot In My Skin.
Lose Yourself is a relevant story, built for the right-now, filled with humour and dark truths. This threesome of outstanding actors are set to make this a production to be remembered, but be warned: distract yourself all you want, but when things get out of control, there are consequences to pay…
Tickets: £15-£18. Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.shermantheatre.co.uk
words Laura Wood