Author Archives: Emily Garside

Audio recording of this talk is above, originally intended for an interactive discussion as part of the National Theatre’s learning programmes, this is a modified version of that talk in written and recorded form. The powerpoint can also be accessed here: Angels Anyone who wants to ask questions or engage in discussion I can beContinueContinue reading “Kushner Visits The National Theatre (a history of a playwright and a theatre)”

The end of Act 1 of The Visit sees Claire Zachanassian, returning in true theatrical style in a plume of smoke onto the Olivier stage after much theatrical foreshadowing. Short of calling Tony Kushner a Grande Dame of theatre, the parallels are certainly there. A significant relationship spanning 30 years. And The Visit does inContinueContinue reading “The Visit, The National and Kushner”

For the original reivew of Tylwyth see post hereSo why then is Tylwyth important? It’s important for Welsh language theatre for sure. Though that’s not my area to comment on specifically, I will say from a personal perspective that it’s important from a non- Welsh speaker (or in my case struggling learner) perspective- because LlwythContinueContinue reading “Tylwyth- why it matters”

The Welsh theatre scene is divided this week, into those audiences at Tylwyth who remember Llwyth…and disgustingly young individuals.For those unfamiliar, Tylwyth revisits the group of characters first seen 10 years ago in Daf James’ Llwyth. A sequel yes, but one where if you’re new to the characters you won’t feel lost. And one thatContinueContinue reading “Tylwyth- Sherman Theatre”

\”We are the secret moon squadrons. Dropped by moonlight to set Europe ablaze.\”This is the tagline for ‘The Beauty Parade’ and it should be setting everyone ablaze- with excitement at this new creative collaboration and with anger and inspiration at this forgotten true story finally being told.‘The Beauty Parade’ refers to the codename for womenContinueContinue reading “The Beauty Parade- Wales Millennium Centre”

As I was a part of this process/scratch night this is less a review more a reflection on the broader importance of the \’10 Minute Musicals\’ initiative….’10 Minute Musicals’ is the initiative of Director Angharad Lee and her company Leeway productions have run the initiative for 2 years. The premise is simple but effective: gatherContinueContinue reading “10 Minute Musicals- Leeway Productions”

The Novello Orchestra returned for the final installment of the 2019-2020 concert series with ‘Heart and Soul’ a celebration of Motown, RnB and Soul.The collection of songs crossed classics from the likes of Whitney Houston to Aretha Franklin, to more obscure RnB classics. And for those who are a fan of the genre or thereContinueContinue reading “Novello Orchestra – Motown RnB and Soul”

Originally staged at The Globe in 2017, it’s chocolate-based treat that Emma Rice has been able to bring the show under her Wise Children company umbrella and give it a new life. It’s the kind of show that spreads through recommendation, one person falling in love and telling another…as someone who missed it first timeContinueContinue reading “Romantics Anonymous- Bristol Old Vic”

Hamilton Decade Review: The Musicals And so here it is…my top 10 musicals of the decade. It turned out to be a slightly emotional journey.  As a ‘Dr of musicals’ (in part) that probably isn’t surprising as this decade coincided with that chapter in my life. But it turns out musicals meant a lot inContinueContinue reading “Decade Review: Musicals”

So on looking at my spreadsheet (yes of course there’s a spreadsheet) of the decade, I saw 428 shows that I recorded. Foolish me did not record the shows that I saw while ushering at two theatres over three years. We’ll call that 20 more shows I saw in that time (and to allow forContinueContinue reading “Decade Round Up”