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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Sadly, all too predictable and unimpressive
Circus Oz
Circus Oz at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, September 7, 2008
read 30 times
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A Visually Stunning Ensemble Production
Mabinogi
National Youth Theatre of Wales at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, September 7, 2008
read 90 times
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A play that still has a raw edge after 25 years
Blood Brothers
Bill Kenwright Productions at Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
reviewed by Victor Hallett, September 6, 2008
read 54 times
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The Number One Musical for Grown-Ups Returns
Cabaret
Birmingham Rep and Touring at Birmingham Rep
reviewed by Adam Somerset, September 6, 2008
read 57 times
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WELSH COMEDY ON THE EDINBURGH FRINGE
Various welsh comedians at Edinburgh Fringe 2008
reviewed by Victor Hallett, August 30, 2008
read 186 times
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Beauty and a power in simplicity
The Patriot Act
The Green Room at Gilded Ballroom, Edinburgh Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 25, 2008
read 132 times
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A difficult adaptation that asks the right questions
The Portrait of a Lady
The Peter Hall Company at Malvern Theatre
reviewed by Carl Williams, August 25, 2008
read 216 times
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An exquisite atmosphere of love, longing and loss
Under Milk Wood
Shed Theatre at C Venues, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
reviewed by Victor Hallett, August 24, 2008
read 431 times
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Expertly delivered farce
Run for your Wife
Ian Dickens Productions at Swansea Grand Theatre
reviewed by Ella-Louise Gilbert, August 21, 2008
read 216 times
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Elegantly seductive
Five Days in March
chelfitsch (Tokyo, Japan) at Chapter arts Centre Cariff
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, August 20, 2008
read 177 times
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Furiously beautiful to watch
THE REBEL CELL
Dizraeli and Baba Brinkman at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 18, 2008
read 235 times
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A new take on the Psalms of David
PSALMS
Odd Sock Productions at St. Cuthbert’s Parish Church, Edinburgh Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 17, 2008
read 237 times
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Timeless parable of ideas over self-interest
THE WHITE ROSE
MMVI Theatrical at Space @ The Thistle (Venue 36), Edinburgh Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 17, 2008
read 227 times
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Impeccable comic timing
MISS SIGN-ON : THE UNTOLD STORY OF A DIVA ON THE DOLE
Jamie Read for Read Dance & Theatre at Musical Theatre @ George Square, Edinburgh Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 17, 2008
read 359 times
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Spleen-slashing piece of true visceral theatre
FANNY AND FAGGOT
B.E.S.T. at Space @ The Thistle (Venue 36), Edinburgh Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 17, 2008
read 280 times
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An Equally Sparkling Eliza Two
My Fair Lady
Aberystwyth Arts Cenyte at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, August 17, 2008
read 302 times
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Beautiful, vital and viral
The Poisoner's Tale
MMVI Theatrical at The Space @ The Thistle, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
reviewed by Paddy Cooper, August 15, 2008
read 193 times
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2008
Various companies at EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2008
reviewed by Victor Hallett, August 15, 2008
read 296 times
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The segmented tapestry of our Postmodern world
The Exquisite Corpse
True/Fiction at Edinburgh Fringe 2008
reviewed by Honour Bayes, August 12, 2008
read 194 times
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Highly stylised
The Exquisite Corpse
True/Fiction at Edinburgh Fringe 2008
reviewed by The Scotsman, August 12, 2008
read 257 times
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Magical mutability
The Exquisite Corpse
True/Fiction at Edinburgh Fringe 2008
reviewed by The Guardian, August 12, 2008
read 210 times
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Delightful simplicity
Daisy Pulls It Off
Ian Dickens Productions Ltd. at Swansea Grand Theatre
reviewed by Ella-Louise Gilbert, August 6, 2008
read 263 times
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Unmissable quality theatre
Deep Cut
Sherman Cymru at Traverse Theatre Edinburgh
reviewed by Adam Somerset, August 4, 2008
read 416 times
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Delightful children’s fiction
The Wind in the Willows
Gwent Young People’s Theatre at Abergavenny Castle
reviewed by Mavis Griffiths, August 2, 2008
read 275 times
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Othello
Anvil Theatre at various locations
reviewed by various, August 2, 2008
read 276 times
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