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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Wonders in a small seaside town
For Mountain Sand & Sea
National Theatre Wales at Barmouth
reviewed by Jon Gower, Blown Magazine, July 28, 2010
read 48 times
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First-class youth theatre
The golden Masque of Agamemnon
[AMATEUR PRODUCTION]
Gwent Young People’s Theatre at Abergavenny Castle
reviewed by Mavis Griffiths, July 26, 2010
read 78 times
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Give them the Old Razzle Dazzle
Chicago
Aberystwyth Arts Centre at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
reviewed by Adam Somerset, July 26, 2010
read 305 times
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A VILLAGE HALL WITH A VIEW
‘Mild Oats’ and ‘Still Life’
Tour De Force Theatre Company at Llangwm Village Hall, Pembrokeshire
reviewed by Tim Barrett, July 22, 2010
read 179 times
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Well-judged and often hilarious
A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Bare Knuckle at The Gate Theatre, Cartdiff
reviewed by Rick Allden, July 17, 2010
read 216 times
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
BareKnuckle Theatre" at The Gate Theate, Cardiff
reviewed by David Cox, July 16, 2010
read 155 times
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FOR MOUNTAIN, SAND & SEA
National Theatre Wales at Barmouth
reviewed by Victor Hallett, July 9, 2010
read 328 times
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Affecting and markedly well-judged
INTO MY OWN
Hijinx Theatre at Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
reviewed by Ben Bryant, July 8, 2010
read 159 times
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Macabre yet humorous
Death and The Monster
Inky Quill productions at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.
reviewed by David Cox , July 8, 2010
read 248 times
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A haunting evening
Romeo and Juliet
Birmingham Royal Ballet at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, July 7, 2010
read 209 times
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Grand and powerful, gentle and romantic
Romeo and Juliet
Birmingham Royal Ballet at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, July 7, 2010
read 209 times
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Difficult themes expressed in beautifully concise and straightforward language
Slings and Arrows
Gwent Theatre in Education at The Melville Theatre, Abergavenny
reviewed by Chris Hall July 2010, July 6, 2010
read 142 times
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Into My Own
Hijinx Theatre at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, and touring
reviewed by Allison Vale, July 5, 2010
read 175 times
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An intriguing, beautifully crafted poetic play
Séan Tyrone, a Symphony of Horrors'
Company of the Sirens at Chapter, Cardiff
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, July 2, 2010
read 256 times
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Company Gets Ever Stronger...
For Mountain, Sand & Sea
National Theatre wales / Marc Rees at Barmouth Various Locations
reviewed by adam somerset, July 1, 2010
read 402 times
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A well crafted performance
Rigoletto
Welsh National Opera at Millennium Centre Cardiff
reviewed by Mike Smith, June 28, 2010
read 162 times
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Masterly Debuts in Verdi Revival
Rigoletto
Welsh National Opera at Millennium Centre Cardiff
reviewed by Adam Somerset, June 28, 2010
read 148 times
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The last citadel of insoluble mystery
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
National Dance Company Wales at DANCE HOUSE at Wales MILLENNIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF
reviewed by Jason Jones, June 24, 2010
read 204 times
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Slings and Arrows
Gwernt Theatre at touring
reviewed by Jon Holliday (The Stage), June 21, 2010
read 192 times
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A sumptuous feast served up with great verve and delight
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Michael Kelligan, June 21, 2010
read 305 times
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Independent Ballet Wales
Independent Ballet Wales at Abergavenny Borough Theatre
reviewed by Nigel Jarrett, June 21, 2010
read 151 times
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Superb singing by Bryn Terfel
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Nigel Jarrett, June 21, 2010
read 261 times
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Woven with richness, vibrancy and cohesion
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Welsh National Opera at Wales Millennium Centre
reviewed by Mike Smith, June 20, 2010
read 558 times
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Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Moliere)
[AMATEUR PRODUCTION]
Newport Playgoers at Dolman Theatre, Newport
reviewed by Nigel Jarrett, June 19, 2010
read 132 times
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Production with Unique Audience Effect
The Woman in Black
P W Productions at New Theatre Cardiff
reviewed by Adam Somerset, June 19, 2010
read 173 times
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