… what better way to welcome the island back to its marvellous theatre than with Festively Theatrical! A laid back, homely concert done by some of the islands most experienced in the amateur dramatic scene.
Tag: Trinity Theatre
RAISING THE CURTAIN #11: “My Theatre History” by Zoe Divers
“A good friend of mine asked me to write this blog post about my past theatre experiences on the Isle of Wight. This got me thinking. Without the island’s theatre scene, I wouldn’t have met this friend. In fact, I wouldn’t have met the majority of the wonderful, talented people that I am so lucky to call my friends.”
REVIEW: ‘Jungle Book – The Pantomime’ – Cowes Amateur Operatic Society
I was curious to see how some of my favourite tales from childhood, Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’ stories, could be transformed into a pantomime. And transformed it was, by writer and director Cheryl May. There were the familiar characters of Mowgli, his adoptive wolf pack, Baloo, Bagheera and Kaa, not to mention the arch villain…
REVIEW: ‘Blithe Spirit’ – CAODS
One look at the set and you could tell it was going to be a good night at the theatre. The CAODS production of Blithe Spirit at Trinity Theatre was a real team effort, on and off stage. Lighting, scene changes, costume, special effects – and that splendid set (amazingly completed only the day before…
REVIEW: ‘Boeing Boeing’ – CAODS, Trinity Theatre
The entire team should be highly commended for their fantastic show. You can watch Boeing Boeing at Trinity Theatre on the 27th and 28th October at 7:30pm, and I would certainly encourage theatre goers to give this one a try.
REVIEW: The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe – CAODS
Trinity Theatre in my opinion has always been an underrated masterpiece, with its simple yet effective décor and its impressive proscenium arch that allows you to take a step back in time to the golden age of theatre. It’s been a while since I have visited, for which I am very much at fault, but…
