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→
Having been a fan of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (hereafter Last Days), I was eager to check out his similarly incendiary-of-title follow-up ‘The Motherf**ker with the Hat’ (hereafter That Mo-Fo Show). Directed by Andy Arnold, this collaboration between Sherman Theatre and Tron Theatre, Glasgow is ninety minutes of … Continue reading Review The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Sherman Theatre by Barbara Hughes-Moore→
NB. This review contains strong language and adult themes within the context of the subject matter of this play. Transcript The immediate problem I face with this review is how to name it. Its correct title is The Motherfucker with the Hat, but in polite circles it is either called, “The MotherFxxxxr with the Hat … Continue reading Audio Review The Motherf***ker with the Hat at the Sherman Theatre by Roger Barrington→
Gaslight by the local author Eloise Williams really appealed to me as soon as I heard about it, because although I’ve lived in Cardiff my entire life I had, up to that point, never read a novel which utilised this amazing city as its prime setting. I’m personally a big fan of novels set … Continue reading Review Gaslight by Rhys Morgan→
Roger Barrington The 13th Brecon Baroque Festival. Maestro I am particularly looking forward to the 13th Brecon Baroque Festival. Maestro violinist Rachel Podger, a Brecon resident, will present her annual baroque extravaganza in such wonderful venues as Theatr Brycheiniog and Brecon Cathedral from 18th-22nd October 2018. YTou can visit the dedicated website to read reviews … Continue reading The Get the Chance team choose their 2018 Cultural Highlights→
Dewi Rhys Williams as Richard Burton and Vivien Reid as Elizabeth Taylor The Taylor Burton Affair, written by Steven Elliot and directed by Chelsey Gillard, takes us straight into the deep end of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor’s turbulent marriage. This real life love affair is perhaps the most famous in all of Hollywood’s history, … Continue reading Review The Burton Taylor Affair, Sherman Theatre/Oran Mor by Rhys Morgan→
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