Until 2018 I was a Theatr Clwyd Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto virgin! However, after attending Dick Whittington: The Puuurfect Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto last year I knew I would be spending at least one night a year with this fantastical, festive phenomenon! This year the classic tale getting the Theatr Clwyd treatment was Jack and … Continue reading Review Jack and the Beanstalk, Theatr Clwyd By Donna Poynton
The Creature, Company of Sirens’ bold reinvention of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, is not only a magnificent modernisation of the classic tale but a potent and poignant examination of what it means for society to deem someone a monster. The play, vibrantly written by Lucy Gough and dynamically directed by Chris Durnall, functions as a spiritual … Continue reading Review ‘The Creature’, Company of Sirens, Chapter Arts Centre, by Barbara Hughes-Moore
I Theatre Hafren, Newtown. Reviewer: Barbara Michaels. In celebration of their 30th birthday, Mid Wales Opera pulled out the stops for a Gala Concert which also marked the start of their Spring tour of Tosca. After a welcome by Board member Alun Jones, the programme began with a spirited performance of The Laughing Song from … Continue reading Review Ignite the Passion, Mid Wales Opera, Gala Concert by Barbara Michaels
Blue is a powerful drama set by the Welsh, Carmarthenshire coast which centres around the Williams family dinner in the looming absence of a father figure. The play starts when daughter Elin brings former teacher, Thomas, home to sleep with him. However, to Elin’s surprise her brother is in and her mother home early. A … Continue reading REVIEW: BLUE at Chapter Arts Centre by Gareth Ford-Elliott
In the article below a range of Welsh and Wales based creatives share with us a selection of cultural events they are looking forward to this year. Thanks to all of our contributors. Connor Allen, Writer and Actor. My cultural highlights for 2019 would have to include Betrayal at the Harold Pinter Theatre starring Tom Hiddleston and … Continue reading What to see in 2019!
We asked our team to choose their personal three cultural events of 2018 along with a favourite performance and/or organisation. Enjoy reading their individual responses below. Barbara Elin 2018 has been quite a year; when I submit my thesis on New Year’s, it will be the culmination of four years of intense research, and quite … Continue reading The Get the Chance team choose their cultural highlights of 2018
Theatr Clwyd, Mold have long held the baton in North Wales for the ‘cult’ panto and Dick Whittington: The Puuurfect Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is certainly no exception. Suddenly, panto got cool! Upon entering the auditorium, we are greeted with a partly open stage where it becomes clear that the band will be on view … Continue reading Review Dick Whittington: The Puuurfect Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto Theatr Clwyd by Donna Poynton
2018 has been quite the Franken-tastic year. With conferences a-go-go and a veritable funfair of Frankenreads events, the bicentennial of Mary Shelley’s game-changing masterpiece has been quite fully, and rightfully, celebrated en masse. Having studied the book in-depth for thesis-y reasons over the past four years, I’ve consumed the story in myriad mediums from the … Continue reading Frankenstein, Cascade Dance Theatre at Chapter Arts Cardiff
The Welsh National Opera Orchestra under the baton of its Musical Director Tomas Hanus entertained an enthusiastic audience royally at St. David’s Hall in Cardiff. The programme was divided into two parts with the second being devoted to Czech composer Leos Janacek. Opening the concert, the WNO orchestra took on Rossini’s perennial favourite, “The … Continue reading Review of WNO International Concert at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff by Roger Barrington
The Stick Maker Tales by Peter Cox Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells 12/7/2018 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You wait ages for a good play, and then two come along at once. Another of National Theatre Wales’ NHS70 plays, this time performed in the Mid-Wales town of Llandrindod Wells, a Victorian spa and market town. The Stick Maker is Geth Roberts, … Continue reading Review The Stick Maker Tales, National Theatre Wales by Kevin Johnson
