“Hmm, let me think – me, a Shakespeare nut, direct one of his funniest plays in the unique setting of our historic castle, beloved of Keats – less beloved, it has to be said, of Charles I… it took me all of five seconds to say yes.”
Tag: Maureen Sullivan
RAISING THE CURTAIN #8: “Why Shakespeare?” – by Maureen Sullivan
Why Shakespeare indeed!
Shakespeare gives us characters who are timeless, who wrestle with the same issues we still grapple with – self-doubt, greed, pride, jealousy, love and hate, wanting revenge – and at the same time his characters are capable of providing farce, slapstick comedy and general stupidity. Most of all, Shakespeare’s characters are human.
RAISING THE CURTAIN #7: ‘The Costume’s the Thing!’ – by Maureen Sullivan
Let’s not forget the Wardrobe Department. As Maureen says, “the costumes maketh the play…”
RAISING THE CURTAIN #2: “Why Amateur Theatre?” by Maureen Sullivan
If someone asked you “Why amateur theatre?” , how would you answer? Maureen Sullivan picks up our Raising The Curtain baton and gives us an insight into her own amateur theatre origins story.
REVIEW: ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ – The Apollo Players
The Apollo’s December production is, unlike most current shows, nothing to do with Christmas, but its subject matter is almost as familiar as the nativity story to those over a certain age, as the script is derived from various episodes of the hugely popular TV series of the same name, cleverly stitched together to form…
REVIEW: Voices Over Passchendaele
Olly’s performance was the foundation on which this play stood, and his performance was extremely strong: he was convincing, likeable and thoroughly commendable.
REVIEW – ‘Fresh Start’ – Origins Theatre
Sometimes, there’s a play that causes a writer’s block for all the right reasons. ‘Fresh Start’ was one such play, posing question after question and leaving the audience to answer them.
REVIEW: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ – Carisbrooke Castle
… played at every turn for laughs, this production was truly a breath of fresh air on a warm summer’s night, made all the more enjoyable by the setting …
Review: The Vagina Monologues – Apollo Theatre
A range of monologues, a range of audience responses, and a range of women performing them all combined at the Apollo to ensure The Vagina Monologues was a success.
REVIEW: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Packed with irony, sarcasm, and featuring a talented cast and crew, this open-air production of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor is a first for Carisbrooke Castle.
