We regularly commission our team of experienced writers to write exclusive
reviews of Welsh productions and performances by outside companies in
Wales for the web site, as well as reproducing items that have appeared
in other sources. We also review selected productions in the rest of
the UK where they have a relevance to the theatre sector in Wales
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Lithe, beautiful and intimidating
Swan Lake
Matthew Bourne at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, March 9, 2010
read 34 times
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Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat
Moving Being at Chapter, Cardiff
reviewed by Micheal Kelligan, March 8, 2010
read 133 times
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Full-blooded Production of Elizabethan Drama
Arden of Faversham
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Emlyn Williams Theatre, Theatr Clwyd Cymru
reviewed by Adam Somerset, March 7, 2010
read 77 times
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Less spectacle, more twisted love story
Carmen
welsh national opera at wales millennium centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, February 28, 2010
read 205 times
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A disappointing, so-so, evening
Tosca
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, February 27, 2010
read 149 times
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Strong, real and raw, compelling narrative
The Ugly Truth
Theatr Iolo at Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, February 26, 2010
read 218 times
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Ringingly Good Euripides’ Production
Medea
Northern Broadsides at Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 26, 2010
read 160 times
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Revival of Fine New Writing from France
Heroes
The Watermill, Newbury at The Watermill, Newbury
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 23, 2010
read 191 times
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Morecambe
Bob Golding at Muni, Pontypridd
reviewed by Martin Wells, February 22, 2010
read 205 times
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Exhilarating Variation on Classic Novella
Heart of Darkness
Give it a Name at Ten Feet Tall, Cardiff
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 21, 2010
read 275 times
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The Trojan Women
Theatr Pena at Riverfront, Newport
reviewed by www.theraconteur.org, February 19, 2010
read 295 times
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Hugely enjoyable full-blooded melodrama
ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Theatr Clwyd, Mold
reviewed by Victor Hallett, February 19, 2010
read 298 times
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Powerful and strong production
Tosca
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, February 18, 2010
read 294 times
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Vibrant Colour and Sound to Bring in Chinese New Year
Heilongjiang Tour Group
Heilongjiang Tour Group at Arts Centre, University of Lampeter
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 18, 2010
read 164 times
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The Trojan Women
Theatr Pdena at Riverfront Newport
reviewed by Chris Paul, February 17, 2010
read 332 times
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Allo, ‘Allo meets Hercule Poirot...
The Abduction from the Seraglio
Welsh National Opera at Donald Gordon Theatre, Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, February 14, 2010
read 202 times
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Welcome Showing of American Musical
Hello Again
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama at Bute Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 13, 2010
read 312 times
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An exceptional theatrical experience
To Kill a Mockingbird
Clwyd Theatr Cymru at Theatr Clwyd, Mold
reviewed by Victor Hallett, February 12, 2010
read 355 times
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Another Major Tour Opens at Aberystwyth
Hansel and Gretel
Kneehigh Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 10, 2010
read 281 times
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Milly and the Minotaur
Gwent Theatre at on tour
reviewed by Jon Holliday, February 9, 2010
read 242 times
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Green Eyes
Theatr Ffynnon at Borough Theatre, Abergavenny
reviewed by Philip Michell, February 8, 2010
read 198 times
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Wyrd Sisters
Castaway Community Theatre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Dave Taylor, February 6, 2010
read 282 times
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Told By the Wind
The Llanarth Collective at Chapter Arts Centre
reviewed by Elizabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, February 2, 2010
read 227 times
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Engaging and remarkable new play
Scarecrow
Theatr Powys at Llanover Hall, Cardiff
reviewed by Jon Holliday, The Stage, February 2, 2010
read 226 times
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Scintillating Opening Night of International Tour
Veil of Stars/ Romance Inverse
National Dance Company Wales at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, February 2, 2010
read 256 times
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