Review The Sword in The Stone

Review of Romeo and Juliet by Victoria Power for www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk
Alton Castle, not to be confused with Alton Towers, was the impressively medieval setting for arguably the Bard's most famous play, Romeo and Juliet.

Audience members were asked to bring their own seating and picnics and this set a jovial and comfortable atmosphere for the evening ahead.

An outdoor performance is always brave and possibly foolhardy.But as one of the cast members announced prior to the prologue, we are British and we will prevail.

True to form, the iconic British weather played its part, but waterproof jackets and umbrellas deterred the rain from spoiling our enjoyment.Lamentably for the cast, both Juliet and Romeo had been struck down by illness, but other cast members had stepped into the breach with only a few days to go.They asked for our forgiveness for any stumbles or forgotten lines, but both actors performed so superbly, an announcement was not needed.

Many roles were doubled up, with Tomas Loftus, for example, playing both the part of Mercutio and Montague – something probably not needed in larger theatre companies, but the performances did not suffer for it.If anything, I was doubly impressed at the sheer talent on display.Small cast or not, Chapterhouse Theatre Company showed the enthusiasm and professionalism of a company three times its size – and I'm willing to bet that such a company wouldn't cope with continual showers in the same nonchalant way.

If I thought that the weather would hold out, I would suggest that all theatre should be outdoors.It brings a whole different appreciation to the art and brings a sense of authenticity somehow.– Victoria Powerhttp://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/theatre/Review-Romeo-Juliet-Alton-Castle/article-1300099-detail/article.html


				*Review of Romeo & Juliet - Edwin Wright as Romeo*



	Home \| Photos \| Bio \| Roles \| Reviews \| Contact






		Much Ado About Nothing Pride & Prejudice Romeo & Juliette - Edwin as Romeo The Fallow Field Review of The Sword in The Stone Review Great Expectations Review Buriel At Thebes Review Merchant of Venice						Review of Romeo and Juliet by Victoria Power for www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk Alton Castle, not to be confused with Alton Towers, was the impressively medieval setting for arguably the Bard's most famous play, Romeo and Juliet. Audience members were asked to bring their own seating and picnics and this set a jovial and comfortable atmosphere for the evening ahead. An outdoor performance is always brave and possibly foolhardy.But as one of the cast members announced prior to the prologue, we are British and we will prevail. True to form, the iconic British weather played its part, but waterproof jackets and umbrellas deterred the rain from spoiling our enjoyment.Lamentably for the cast, both Juliet and Romeo had been struck down by illness, but other cast members had stepped into the breach with only a few days to go.They asked for our forgiveness for any stumbles or forgotten lines, but both actors performed so superbly, an announcement was not needed. Many roles were doubled up, with Tomas Loftus, for example, playing both the part of Mercutio and Montague – something probably not needed in larger theatre companies, but the performances did not suffer for it.If anything, I was doubly impressed at the sheer talent on display.Small cast or not, Chapterhouse Theatre Company showed the enthusiasm and professionalism of a company three times its size – and I'm willing to bet that such a company wouldn't cope with continual showers in the same nonchalant way. If I thought that the weather would hold out, I would suggest that all theatre should be outdoors.It brings a whole different appreciation to the art and brings a sense of authenticity somehow.– Victoria Powerhttp://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/theatre/Review-Romeo-Juliet-Alton-Castle/article-1300099-detail/article.html