THE TEMPEST steers CARDIFF OPEN AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL towards another sunny harbour
Cardiff Open Air Theatre's The Tempest is clear in its storytelling, mindful of engaging its audience and shares the joy of the tales of a 400-year-old playwright.
Shakespeare
Tracy Ann Oberman elevates THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in haunting 1930s portrayal
Tracy Ann Oberman brings depth to Shakespeare's Shylock in a haunting portrayal of The Merchant of Venice 1936 in 1930s London.
Sherman Theatre sprinkles Welsh magic into dazzling take on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
In the hands of the Sherman Theatre, this hilarious tale of desire and trickery has been retold by young writers Nia Morais and Mari Izzard and directed by Joe Murphy.
THE TEMPEST | STAGE PREVIEW
The Tempest Cardigan Castle, Wed 14 Aug; Montgomery Castle, Powys, Thurs 15 Specialising in open-air theatre, Illyria Theatre Company have been recreating plays for 28 years, with Shakespeare arguably their …
MATTHEW BOURNE’S ROMEO AND JULIET | PREVIEW + DANCER PROFILES
Romeo and Juliet – Matthew Bourne As Sir Matthew Bourne‘s Romeo and Juliet arrives in Cardiff with a coterie of young dancers gracing the stage of the Wales Millennium …
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS | STAGE PREVIEW
Oystermouth Castle, Swansea Wed 26 July One of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies comes to Oystermouth Castle this July. Presented by Illyria, a group of five actors who uniquely perform Shakespeare’s plays …
ROMEO AND JULIET | STAGE PREVIEW
Thompson’s Park, Cardiff Full tour throughout Wales, see here. For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo. The greatest love story ever …
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT | MUSIC INTERVIEW
One of the greatest vocalists of his generation and legendary songwriter Rufus Wainwright speaks with Chris Williams about Shakespeare, the Festival of Voice and creativity. “I think my mother took …
SIÂN PHILLIPS | INTERVIEW
The acting queen of Wales Siân Phillips speaks with Chris Williams about the Welsh language, Rufus Wainwright and damehood. “No, in a word” laughs Dame Siân Phillips when asked if …
I, PEASEBLOSSOM / I, CALIBAN | STAGE REVIEW
I, PEASEBLOSSOM / I, CALIBAN | STAGE REVIEW Sherman Cymru, Cardiff, Tues 4 Mar ‘Hi Brian. I’m a monster’ says Jimmy Whiteaker’s Caliban to an audience member by …
TAMING OF THE SHREW | STAGE PREVIEW
TAMING OF THE SHREW | STAGE PREVIEW The famous Shakespearean comedy is one that has had many adaptations (best known is Hollywood teen flick 10 Things I Hate About …
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) | STAGE REVIEW
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) | STAGE REVIEW Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff, Tues Nov 12. I hadn’t been this excited about …