The Tempest
I enjoyed the production of the Tempest, although there were some aspects that I didn't like. I thought the level of energy dropped in the second half, and the actors let themselves become a little more passive. I thought many of the actors were fantastic, but some faltered in character at times. The effort the audience senses from an actor is an important feature of a good play. I loved the set and the fluid entrances and exits, which happened almost without us noticing. I thought the comedy duo, Trinculo and Stephano were very good, they transmitted a lot of energy to the audience. Ariel acted very well, he was quite mesmerising.
A Tender Thing
This performance was amazing, unique and moving. Kathryn Hunter was brilliant, I loved how she could be so flexible with the emotions she showed on stage, and it seemed to genuine. The projection of the sea on the back panel was effective because it supported the colours and mood of the play. The simplicity of a two character play was also a positive factor. Seeing the play reinforced my belief that the simplest plays are usually the most memorable. A clean set, a clear plot and minimal but deep characters are the best. The play gave my inspiring ideas about physicality on stage. I had never understood the importance of it until now, but after seeing Hunter use her body to demonstrate emotions, strength and weakness, I will always be sure to consider physicality as a crucial aspect of theatre.
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