Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Thurs 22 June – Sat 1 July
You know Summer is on its way in Cardiff when theatre talk turns to Everyman’s Open Air Theatre festival. Stalwart of the Cardiff theatre scene with their combinations of Shakespeare, comedy family shows and of course the musical. And could there be a more perfect musical for Cardiff’s premiere community theatre group and their summer festival than Eric Idle’s Spamalot.
For anyone who isn’t aware, Spamalot, is the musical version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and it takes the uproariously ridiculousness of the classic film to new levels of both hilarity and ridiculousness. In this witty spoof of King Arthur and his knights’ quest for the Holy Grail boasts a high-kicking knights’ chorus line, killer rabbits, and a knight who continues duelling even after losing his arms and legs. All the hilarities of Monty Python and the Holy Grail are even funnier set to the rollicking music of the Round Table Knights and the mysterious, definitively diva Lady of the Lake. Added to all of this is a healthy dose of musical theatre humour- from the disgruntled Diva to inappropriately timed dance routines. Fans of Python will love it but so will musical theatre fans.
Performed outside in Sophia Gardens rain or shine (with the audience safety undercover) Everyman always delivers a high quality does of theatre fun in the summer, and with Richard Tunely returning once again, this summer looks to be no exception.
Tickets: ÂŁ13-ÂŁ15. Info: 033 3666 3366 / www.cardiffopenairtheatrefestival.co.uk (EG)