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S4K Dream - Daily Express, Edinburgh Festival Review 20 Aug 1998 |
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Wednesday, 19 August 1998 |
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Edingburgh Festival
Bringing the Bard to a new generation
Shakespeare 4 Kidz A Midsummer Night's Dream
Calder's Gilded Balloon at The Palladium
MUST SEE
This show is not just fun, it is also superbly performed by a very strong cast.
After years of classic Shakespeare, it opens up a new perspective on the Bard's work.
The magic and mystery of teh forest was enhanced by the otherworldlyness of Titania, Oberon and of course, the playfullness of Puck. The stage was thrown open, with performers entering from all around the venue, bringing the children and adults into the play.
Youngsters around me sat mesmerised as we almost felt we were up there with the cast.
This show did not stand still for a single moment the pace was snappy, the songs catchy and the children all around me were tapping their feet and whispering about the characters as if they were already close friends.
This is a show that translates Shakespeare for today's audience and comes highly recommended.
Abigail Mayhew
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