MAGS
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Tue 12-Fri 15 Nov
After its popular debut last year, Mags returns to tell the story of its eponymous character, a woman in her 40s searching for a place to call ‘home’, as she struggles to move forward from decisions she made in the past. Through a combination of live music, theatre and physicality, Mags has been praised for its ability to provoke the audience into questioning their own sense of belonging.
The moving performance presents an exploration across geographical landmarks in the bid for a sense of security that comes from being home. Audiences should expect the 60-minute show to capture a raw complexity through subject matter, performance and the bilingual flow between Welsh and English. The musical aspect of the performance has been described by Director Gethin Evans to be at the “emotional heart of Mags’ story, gorging on her emotions at different points of the story”.
After last year’s shows, creator/directors Elgan Rhys and Gethin Evans have been commended for the personal rawness that the show captures, which likely comes as a result of their extensive research and development, taking place over just under two years. Mags stars Anna Ap Robert, Seren Vickers and Matteo Marfoglia, who have captivated audiences with the authenticity of their performances, expressing the sense that this material has been developed through real people sharing their own experiences.
Tickets: £16. Info: 029 2064 6900/www.shermantheatre.co.uk (SB)
