Malvern Theatres – until 6 April 2024
Review by Kathie Hodges
5*****
Could there be a more perfect role for our beloved Tweedy?
Having never seen Tweedy ~ the now former Giffords Circus Clown outside of the circus or annual pantomimes my daughter and I were super excited to see him in a whole new light.
A magical and whimsical Shakespearean play with a character named Bottom seems an incredibly appropriate place to start.
We didn’t lose the clown by any means. The fun aspect of this play was apparent immediately. In typical slapstick style there was flatulence, lots of falling around and general horseplay or Donkey play might be a more appropriate description.
Though the language was testing for my nine year old daughter at times she did manage to keep up with the story and the laughs from all ages in the auditorium were proof enough that the audience were suitably impressed.
Expect to be taken on a fantastical adventure through intertwining stories.
The theme at the forefront being that age old issue ~ love.
The beautiful Athenian landscape and magical forest lit up by colourful costumes were simply striking.
No one cast member stood out more than another, though we were drawn in by Tweedy, we left with a complete adoration for the entire cast who managed with ease to take on their many roles effortlessly.
A magical must see show.
Seat your Bottom comfortably and immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Shakespeare.