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Reflection on Blogging.
The key learning point for me was establishing a connection with such a range of theatre performances in a way I had not experienced before. I felt this new fluidity to the way I could write about and review theatre. The more theatre productions I wrote about, the more confident I became in my opinions and views on certain genres and shows. I have learnt not to hold back with my opinion, as I am entitled to have one whether it good or bad. Blogging has really taught me to enjoy writing about theatre and actually has shown me a lot about the way I can write and my style. I think throughout my blog you can see a difference in the way I write; I would personally say my writing becomes more confident and humorous. The fact I can notice these changes is crucial for me to grow as a writer.
I decided very late into the process that I really disliked the way I had posted on my blog and the presentation of it, I felt, was a mess. I therefore felt that my biggest obstacle in the process was the need to take off the majority of posts and re-upload them in a better more eye-catching order. I also hugely underestimated the difficulty and time consumption that video editing would take. Therefore it was as though I was rushing the process at the beginning trying to tick everything off the list as a pose to enjoying the task in hand.
In order to keep excelling at my own style of writing I feel that next I need to keep my blog up and keep reviewing plays to create my own persona as a writer. I have enjoyed blogging because I like that with the internet you can manipulate things until they are perfect for your taste. I also feel that I need to make a lot more video blogs in order to feel a sense of ease and confidence with a camera in front of me. This will not only help within any future film type tasks but will also build my relaxation when future assignments and performances are filmed.
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This lovely little play is that rare thing – an Irish drama that ends with a ray of sunlight."
Claire Alfree
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A beautiful moment of intensity captured on stage.
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Review of John Patricks ‘Outside Mullingar’ directed by Sam Yates
On entering the Ustinov theatre for the second time in my life, I could not deny my instant amazement at the transformation of the place from my first theatre visit there. The, what seemed, an intimate yet standard studio space had been completely transformed into a quirky looking kitchen in a farmhouse set in 2008 rural Ireland. I instantly felt a sense of comfort in the confines of a cosy studio theatre, quirky looking set and I also won’t deny my excitement in knowing Irish accents would be everywhere!
I was not disappointed! In this very naturalistic styled piece of theatre the four actors on stage did not let me down. Deirdre O’Kane and Owen McDonnell gave a gloriously humble portrayal of two middle aged individuals struggling to find what was missing in their lives. The hugely moving performances by the wonderful James Hayes and Carol Macready also connected with the audience creating a deeply moving performance. The storyline was honest and emotional and really depicted what one might define as a ‘slice of life.’ I insist on individuals who enjoy this type of theatre to try and see it!
One thing I have found on the occasions of being at the Ustinov is just how engaging and poignant the acting is. It seems on a different scale to other productions, which may possibly be because of the venues intimacy, or the fact the productions I have seen have been naturalistic; but even so there is something greater about the level of acting at the Ustinov which causes me to always come away feeling touched by the action I have witnessed. Not only this, but the detail into the set and the way the actors engage with it in order to change scenes is so precisely thought out and placed that the whole performance becomes flawless.
I think the gushing is enough to show you to draw a conclusion that this play is a must see! Romance lovers, Irish lovers, farm lovers, anyone just definitely see this play!
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‘Joseph and his amazing technicolour dreamcoat’ at The Theatre Royal Bath
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The skill,precision,detail,atmosphere,expertise are just out of this world
Amanda Twigger
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The Wheel of death in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Kooza’
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Kooza by the phenomenal Cirque du Soleil.
When I think of Cirque du Soleil, I think of organised insanity. What they do is nothing less than impossible which is why I could not wait to get into The Royal Albert Hall to experience Kooza. I had little expectation, or maybe too much expectation… But how does one really prepare themselves for the phenomenon that is Cirque anyway? I honestly walked into the theatre as if I had just walked into a parallel universe, everything was blue and purple for a start. This however would probably of been lighting designer Martin Labrecque’s intention with the connotations of mystery and fantasy which fit every aspect of Cirque du Soleil as well as Kooza itself. The use of what could have been a clichéd mess of too much haze and blue filter to create night, actually transformed the place into a tastefully eerie night time throughout, creating the perfect atmosphere for fantasia to unfold. For the typical theatre goer, however, I would not be able to define the storyline without research, which I eventually discovered was “apparently” as follows: “ the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world.” However if you go into the experience as open minded and to be frank, even if you do not, you are certain to come away with an overwhelming feeling of witnessing a spectacle you will probably never see again. I think what amazes me most is the fact that in every aspect of the production, nothing was lacking. In some cases that should be expected from the sheer funding and scale of Cirque, however, it still does not take away from the fact that nothing, from the stage management, to the exquisite timing of the trapeze artists, fell short of perfection. The skill, poise, and presence of each individuals commitment to the performance was enough in itself to set me reeling. So when life threatening acts of pure madness began such as “the wheel of death,” (Yes that is really the name) I literally could not restrain my hands from covering my eyes. As well as this, hearing the gasps from a genuine live audience just created more certainty of how amazing the production really was. If there is one thing to go on the bucket list, it literally has to be seeing a Cirque du Soleil extravaganza. No doubt about it.
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It's difficult to describe it but all I can say is it's ridiculously funny, cleverly structured and the hard work of the cast and the production crew certainly pays off."
Peter Kay
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The hilarious Wendy with brothers John and ‘Michael’
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Video review of ‘Peter Pan goes wrong’ at the Theatre Royal Bath
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