Theatre

 Hello you,


I adore the theatre. Love going to see plays, musicals, comedy shows, absolutely anything. There is nothing quite like it. When I was growing up my parents used to take me to the theatre in Swansea and then sometimes we'd travel up to London and see shows there too. This continued when I went to university, if there was something showing that I liked the sound of, and I could get tickets, then I'd be there. I think what I like best about the theatre (excluding the show you're actually going to see of course) is that moment in the start. Before the show begins, the orchestra starts and the lights dim. That gives me such a rush of endorphins ! It's wonderful. It's also something I really miss. Since moving to France I think the last thing I saw in the theatre was probably back in 2015. I went to see The Signalman and The Waiting Room. 

These were two short plays but they were very atmospheric and I really enjoyed them. I'd love to remember all the dates and list all the shows I have seen but I struggle to remember dates (or indeed all the shows). What follows is a rough list of what I've seen (not in any order, and this does not include National Theatre Live performances that were broadcast in cinemas, as I have seen quite a few of those).

Again this is in no order so here we go…

The lion king Bristol
Beauty and the beast
The Crucible
Dr Faustus
Chicago
Phantom of the Opera
Les Miserables
Jesus Christ superstar
Blood Brothers
A Child’s Christmas in Wales
A Christmas Carol (in Swansea, starring Ron Moody)
Oliver (in London staring Rowan Atkinson)
Wicked
War Horse (National Theatre London)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat


Rhydian (Aberystwyth)
The Boy with tape on his face (Aberystwyth)

This is in no way an exhaustive list...it’s just all I can remember right now.
Incidentally this post, will lead me on to the next post, where I will talk about an upcoming show that I have plans to see (FAH in Cardiff)

Until the next time, take care dear reader









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