The 2008 season at the Living Willow Theatre got off to a ground-breaking start last
week, beginning with their first ever solar-powered performance! As part of the
international Shakespeare 24 festival on Wednesday April 23 (Shakespeare’s birthday),
Mid Powys Youth Theatre represented Wales with a 45 minute version of Romeo and
Juliet, under lighting entirely powered by solar panels that have recently been installed
at the theatre. Rehearsed under very tight time restrictions due to exams and
holidays, the audience wouldn’t have guessed and enjoyed a racy, energetic and highly
entertaining rendition of the touching tragedy.
Then on Saturday April 26, the theatre positively basked in the warmth of the spring
sunshine and the joyfulness of the magical music produced by young folk band One
String Loose. With three of the band members currently studying for GCSEs, the guys’
natural, easy charm and awe-inspiring talent totally belied their youth. In no time, the
audience were dancing in the aisles as the infectious and imaginative Celtic fusion tunes
skipped across the Welsh hillside. With delicious organic burgers sizzling on the
barbecue, draught beer on tap in the little pub, and refreshing tea brewed in the pot,
the ingredients were all there for a perfect Spring afternoon’s entertainment.
Living Willow Community Company triumphs in enchanting pastoral comedy.More...
Theatre Set-Up present an action-packed romantic comedy, written in the magical Celtic tradition.More...
A fabulous weekend of sonnet-themed performances, workshops and lectures.More...
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Quantum Theatre captures young and old alike with Alice's adventures through the looking glass.More...
Young Celtic fusion band One String Loose opens the official 2008 season.More...
Alice Firefly and partner treat the audience to stilt-walking and fiery feats for a blazing Beltane bash.More...
The Living Willow Community Company triumphs in that Scottish play!More...
Theatre Set-up makes a welcome return to end well in All's Well!More...
AJ Roach makes a triumphant return with his Strange Pilgrims. More...