Being Lent A Prism Lens: A Review of Jon Adams 'Games with the Water Horse' Stepping into the Pavillion Dance theatre hall, a silent library like reverence grips the room. I take a seat; not meaning to imply I stole it and left, rather that I took my place sitting in the chair, picking up … Continue reading Games with the Water Horse – review by Matt Miles
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Nautilus, Trygve Wakenshaw, Shelley Theatre, 15th October Trygve Wakenshaw is all arms and legs as he bursts onto the stage with a wildly silly disco dance, high fiving a few random members of the audience as he begins. His slightly-too-small clothes exaggerate his large frame to comic effect, as this one man surreal sketch show … Continue reading Nautilus review by Syd Meats
Shelley Theatre, 13 October This is performance poet Luke Wright’s first work in the format of a play. It opens with a poem in a rhythmic tetrameter, setting the scene of a vibrant London which exists for the elite and the tourists, but “not for you.” He narrates from the perspective of his character Nick, … Continue reading What I learned from Johnny Bevan, Luke Wright – Review by Syd Meats
Migrating Melodies & Heart String Don Kipper, Jack Maguire, Sharon Muiruri, The Company Of Fools Shelley Theatre, 12th October This collaboration between playwright Sharon Muiruri and Jack Maguire’s musical ensemble sets out to describe the experiences of refugees through music and six individual stories. Actors from The Company of Fools bring the characters to life … Continue reading Migrating Melodies and Heart String – Review by Syd Meats
Two creepy clowns have been sighted in the Bournemouth area and citizens are advised to lock their doors tightly, or at least mime erecting a wall. Accused of multiple counts of tomfoolery, assault with a chainsaw, grand tank theft, grievous bodily harm, indecent exposure, grotesque public displays of affection and comedy with intent to delight, … Continue reading Coulrophobia – Review by Matt Miles
Getting Out of the Box – How to Survive as an Artist - Review by Fiona Mills Making a living in the creative arts has never been easy, but those in the industry say austerity is making it harder still. Artistic director Karla Shacklock thinks artists need a survival guide. Arts by the Sea played … Continue reading How to Survive as an Artist – review by Fiona Mills
Walking through the gardens during Arts By The Sea Festival’s opening weekend, it’s easy to feel a part of something beautiful. During the day, caped creatives peddle something outside of the everyday experience. The festival brings together talent from all disciplines and spray paints it all over Bournemouth. It would be easy to get lost in … Continue reading Weekend Review of Arts by the Sea by Matt Miles
Following a busy weekend from the Reportage team, readers might like to check out a couple of creative reviews by clicking the following links: Here's a review from Fiona Mills from the perspective of a child: arts-by-the-sea-kids-eye-review and click here for a great response to the Urban Astronaut by Kirsty Stanley. Watch this space for more reviews … Continue reading
Review – Lance Moi en l’Air by Joli Vyann Dance company Joli Vyann claims to blur the boundaries of dance, theatre and circus. At Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens yesterday, its new performance, Lance Moi en L’Air (Throw me in the Air) did much more than that. It told the story of a love affair, from initial … Continue reading Lance Moi en L’air by Joli Vyann – Review by Fiona Mills
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