All Shakespeare's tales provide wonderous shows
Although some people think they're more for high brows
If you're one of them what prefers a bit more fun
Then this Shakespeare Revue for you is the ONE!
The fabulous writers may be a little bit rude
As they integrate humour and music and mood
The Apollo troupe do a whole range of things
Singing and dancing - and panting in the wings!
You'll see Romeo and Juliet having a row
And an insight to Hamlet with many a vow.
Two ladies from Henry V sing a rather naughty song
As you eat your ice cream you can all sing along!
So make up a group or come on your own
To experience Will as you never have known
Do phone up a friend and have a night out
The drinks are cheap and you'll not want for nowt!
Box Office (01993) 527267
Monday, 29 June 2015
Shakespeare Revue - Coming Soon
The Apollo in Newport follows up the success of its production of The Tempest, with a Shakespeare revue show that was a big hit in London's West End for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
One critic described it as 'a joyous words-and-music anthology in loving mockery of the Bard'.
The Shakespeare Revue is a night of clever and witty entertainment inspired by Shakespeare's finest comedy writing, and features songs and sketches written by well-known names including Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, and the 'Beyond the Fringe' team, as well as specially written material by modern writers.
Director, Alain Smith, and his experienced cast plan to serve up what he describes as a 'fast moving and sparkling night' which will make audiences laugh, and at the same time pay respect to perhaps the greatest writer in the English language.
Alain said: "It's a true revue, in that the evening will be made up of a series of short sketches and songs. It is perfect for people who love Shakespeare, but great fun even if you don't!'
The Shakespeare Revue is on at the Apollo on July 3 and 4, and from July 7 to 11.
Tickets can be booked online at www.apollo-theatre.org.uk, or by calling the box office on 01983 527267
Thursday, 11 June 2015
An Evening in the Life of a Theatre
Yesterday evening The Apollo was crammed with talent and purpose.
A rehearsal, you ask?
No!
Two rehearsals, for two separate and very different productions.
In the auditorium, on a stage which is gradually growing rostra (rostrums? rostrii? The debate raged) the cast, musical director and director of The Shakespeare Revue were singing and playing up a storm. Songs, dances, sketches – all need practice to ensure all ten cast members are perfectly in harmony and in step on the nights, as well as honing those acting skills. It's going to be lots of fun and laughter for the audience if the enjoyment of the cast is anything to go by.
Over in the bar another group of Apollo members are just starting to rehearse the production set to follow The Shakespeare Revue.
This first of our new season, it is a smaller, mainly female cast, performing a mystery drama set in Victorian times. Ladies in Retirement follows events in the life of a retired gentle woman and her companion whose two sisters come to stay. One lady mysteriously disappears: where has she gone and who is responsible?
Whether your taste is for drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat, or for music, comedy and dance that you can clap and laugh along to, come along to The Apollo and we guarantee you'll be entertained.
Thursday, 4 June 2015
Top Secret! Silent Magic!
Sshhhhh - don't tell anyone, but I passed The Apollo on Tuesday evening and there were distinct signs of life. No actors busily rehearsing; no director shouting –er – directions; no audience crowding in to see the latest offering; not even coffee drinkers in the bar (nor drinkers of slightly stronger substances!).
No – this is a top secret group of people who sneak in when our backs are turned, every Monday and Tuesday from about 7pm and magically make the costumes and sets of the previous play disappear, and then create the backgrounds for the next.
As actors come in to rehearse, week by week they find flats (I think that's what they're called but the top secret group knows about such things) appear, then change colour; windows and doors magically come into place; curtains, rostra, furniture….
At the same time, magic fairies are busy with their needles in our well-stocked costume stores, and suddenly a few weeks before a performance, rails of costumes are found in the dressing room – even (with the odd fitting) in the right sizes for each actor.
Do you have any of the magic needed to wield such powers?
If so, I understand the workshop groups always welcome new recruits, be they elves, pixies or even humans.
For more information, contact Dan Burns via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/apollotheatre/ or on 07401 306577, or just turn up at The Apollo any Monday or Tuesday evening.
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