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Review 1 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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The King is in the building
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House @
- Sydney @
- 07/03/2010 @
Favourite moment: the fight scenes @
Posted 11/03/2010
by LittlePrincess
Saw the production of King Lear the other weekend. Bought the tickets for my sister's birthday. She was delighted and the production didn't let her down. For me the second half was better than the first half, but really the entire cast was amazing, the only actor's names I can remember are John Bell and Leah Purcell but the entire cast deserves a huge round of applause.
Really loved the set design, very minimal, but effective and having the musician on stage playing the music as the play continued was even better. It was amazing how you knew the musician was there but the music was such a part of the play that it was unobtrusive.
The play itself lasts for about 3 hours but the time just flew by in seconds.
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House @
- Sydney @
- 07/03/2010 @
Favourite moment: the fight scenes @
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Review 2 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Pericles reunited with his daughter. @
Posted 25/08/2009
by rellesy
First Bell Shakespeare event.
Cannot wait until next.
Highly recommended.
Cannot wait until next.
Highly recommended.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Pericles reunited with his daughter. @
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Review 3 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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Pericles
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The hollywood ending of course, love a happy ending. @
Posted 23/08/2009
by Weezy
Location: Pakenham
Fabulous, particularly Taikoz. Thought perhaps the lead had a slightly less than perfect night but overall a wonderful production
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The hollywood ending of course, love a happy ending. @
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Review 4 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles was delightful
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @
Posted 23/08/2009
by Ginger
After a miserable few weeks with family dramas, it was wonderful for us to see a colourful, energetic production which lifted our spirits. The musicians and the costumes added to the lively spectacle, while the two leading men were outstanding. Thank you for a great time at the theatre!
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @
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Review 5 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Bell Shakespeare PERICLES
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The brothel keeper trying (unsuccsessfully) to teach the maiden how to seduce/please the governor of the island. Hilarious! @
Posted 23/08/2009
by Freddie
Wonderful perfomances by entire cast. Marcus Graham moved us (the audience) to tears , both as the heroic young King and later as the grieving father. Humourous episodes throughout the play relieved what could have been overwhelmingly tragic.
The drumming by Taikeoz was brilliant in capturing and extending the mood without overtaking the actors.
The drumming by Taikeoz was brilliant in capturing and extending the mood without overtaking the actors.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The brothel keeper trying (unsuccsessfully) to teach the maiden how to seduce/please the governor of the island. Hilarious! @
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Review 6 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles was fantastic!
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The reunion of Pericles with wife and daughter. @
Posted 23/08/2009
by Janey
Location: Victoria
I have only seen one Shakespearean play before (at The Globe fortunately) but was bored and unimpressed (maybe standing in the rain for two hours had something to do with it!). However, this performance by Marcus Graham was unforgettable. The production was fabulous - I loved the simplicity of the sets, the Japanese inspired costumes and atmospheric music. Most of all I loved the performances of the cast members - it was funny, the language was beautiful and literally moved me to tears. At one point there were audible cries from the audience! Marcus Graham transformed from young plucky Prince to wizened old King without the use makeup and was breathtaking in his performance. I am now converted! Thank you.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 22 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The reunion of Pericles with wife and daughter. @
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Review 7 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
The tale of the scene-stealing cast
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The opening and the brothel sequence. @
Posted 22/08/2009
by erin101
Location: Melbourne
Pericles was wonderfully, engaging and at times laugh out loud funny. Aside from being 'slightly' distracted by Marcus Graham's abdomen initially, the words came alive with a wonderful ensemble cast. I thought all the ingredients were there, pathos, bathos, farce, drama, it was just a kaleidoscope of elements. I must credit the costume designer, set designer and the movement designer for a colourful spectacle. The opening sequence with its striking percussion engaged immediately, and was throughout, a powerful player of its own.
There were moments of delicious scene-stealing - watching facial expressions was a treat.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 21 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The opening and the brothel sequence. @
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Review 8 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Wed 19 Aug 2009 @
Posted 20/08/2009
by Josie
Location: Melbourne
Top 10 Contributor
A fantastic and convoluted story, written explicitly as fun; not one of the better known plays attributed to Shakespeare, but well performed and as entertaining as the famous Midsummer Night's Dream. The Drummers contributed hugely to the production, and the music, singing and dancing was rivetting at times.
The Bell company produce an excellent play. It was well set, had strong and capable acting, and the versatility of the actors well demonstrated, as many played double roles. Moreover they all seemed to be enjoying it, and communicated that to the audience, who also enjoyed it.
One left the theatre feeling happy.
A good night out.
The Bell company produce an excellent play. It was well set, had strong and capable acting, and the versatility of the actors well demonstrated, as many played double roles. Moreover they all seemed to be enjoying it, and communicated that to the audience, who also enjoyed it.
One left the theatre feeling happy.
A good night out.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Wed 19 Aug 2009 @
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Review 9 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The feast. There was a lot of subtle action happening. Well done and a lot of fun. @
Posted 20/08/2009
by Pook
Location: Central Highlands, Victoria
The Greek tragicomedy was a favourite of the ancients. Bell Shakespeare's production of a classic tale is as appealing to us in the 21st century as it surely was in the past.
The performances were excellent. The cast members who had multiple roles to play were wonderful and the dialogue was handled magnificently.
The audience as a whole appeared to laugh in the right spots and to hold our collective breaths where appropriate.
John Gaden is a consummate Shakespearean actor who delivered a wonderful performance as our storyteller and courtier times two. As Gower, he is our glue, keeping it all together. Sublime.
Julie Goss has a lot of fun. From being the jealous Dionyza, through to our madame, Bawd, she appears to enjoy playing up to the other characters - and the audience - and does it very well.
Marcus Graham as Pericles brings a modern approach to the dialogue which worked quite well. There are not many scenes that he is not in, and with John Gaden, has a lot of dialgue to remember and master. A job well done.
Enough on characters - the set, costuming and music was just stunning. I loved the eastern theme (which worked very well with Marina's brief career as a prostitute and the travellers looking for a good time.) which was perfected by the music. TaikOz brought the whole thing together with their sublime performance which fitted into the performance seemlessly.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: The feast. There was a lot of subtle action happening. Well done and a lot of fun. @
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Review 10 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Heavenly Pericles
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @
Posted 17/08/2009
by tinlizzie
A must see - fanatastic acting and the fabulous Taikoz as well as excellent staging make it a great event
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @
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Review 11 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: the drums at the start @
Posted 17/08/2009
by Lace
Location: Outside Melbourne
I really enjoyed this show. I will definitlely be putting something from 2010 produced by Bell Shakespeare in my diary for next year. I haven't been to an event at the Arts Centre before and found all of the facilitlies to be just as good as I'd been told they would be.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 15 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: the drums at the start @
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Review 12 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
stellar shakespeare
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: pondering what a mother is capable of rationalising; and, pericles' tentatively hopeful acceptance of his ultimately good fortune. @
Posted 15/08/2009
by mimi
Location: melbourne
gorgeous: visually, musically, stylistically... a universal adaptation.
we laughed - and how we laughed... we cried...
truly extraordinary performances from the even more talented than gorgeous marcus graham, and also john gaden.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: pondering what a mother is capable of rationalising; and, pericles' tentatively hopeful acceptance of his ultimately good fortune. @
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Review 13 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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Pericles was outstanding
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Wed 12 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Marcus Graham as Pericles in the last act- the emotion was palpable, we were in tears.
The music of the spheres- magically illustrated the script. @
Posted 13/08/2009
by Cazzie
Location: Melbourne
An outstanding production of Pericles. The fusion of superbly acted Shakespeare with Japanese flute drums was unforgetable.
We would have paid the ticket price to hear Japanese flute master, Riley Lee.
To have him and the Bell Shakespeare company together was a very special treat.
We would have paid the ticket price to hear Japanese flute master, Riley Lee.
To have him and the Bell Shakespeare company together was a very special treat.
We are regular Bell subscribers- this was one of the best ever. Have bought tickets for the rest of the family
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Wed 12 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Marcus Graham as Pericles in the last act- the emotion was palpable, we were in tears.
The music of the spheres- magically illustrated the script. @
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Review 14 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles was a tear jerker
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Posted 10/08/2009
by Natalie
Top 250 Contributor
This performance was so amazing and so moving the second half will have you in tears. The music was spell bounding and amazing.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
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Review 15 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles was surprising....in a good way
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Pericles getting permission to marry - very funny. @
Posted 10/08/2009
by Chantelle
I would recommend Pericles to everyone. The combination of music, choreography and characters were great. From start to finish I was transfixed.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Pericles getting permission to marry - very funny. @
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Review 16 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles - Don't miss it!
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Thu 6 Aug 2009 @
Posted 10/08/2009
by Cheezel
Bell Shakespeare's Pericles is inspiring. a creatively staged. beautifully cast production of a really interesting trial-run for the great last plays A Winter.s Tale & The Tempest. Marcus Graham & John Gaden play their parts to perfection. If you love Shakespeare, don't miss it,
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Thu 6 Aug 2009 @
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Review 17 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles packs a punch
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Bawd the brothel owner entertaining the governor. Goss was the outstanding performer all evening. @
Posted 10/08/2009
by Macavity
Location: Melbourne
Pericles is a fast paced story with everything in it. Love, lust, murder, intrigue played out by a talented group of performers. Plus an amazing percussion group provides pitch perfect atmosphere.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Bawd the brothel owner entertaining the governor. Goss was the outstanding performer all evening. @
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Review 18 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles was great
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Posted 09/08/2009
by Newbie
I love the way Bell takes a ligth hearted slant on Shakespear it allows us shakespear newbies to really get into it and enjoy the whole experience.
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
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Review 19 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles is a must see
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
Posted 09/08/2009
by bigm
It may not be Shakespeare's best play, but I was completely blown away by it. I laughed out loud (more than once) and cried. Wonderful performance
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Sat 8 Aug 2009 @
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Review 20 for Bell Shakespeare Company
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5
Pericles was awsome
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 7 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Everything, the drummers, musicians, performers esp Marcus Graham. @
Posted 09/08/2009
by Hoochymama
Location: Melbourne
This was a spectacular performance by the John Bell Shakespeare Co. It was such an amazing show!!
the Arts Centre, Playhouse @
- Melbourne @
- Fri 7 Aug 2009 @
Favourite moment: Everything, the drummers, musicians, performers esp Marcus Graham. @
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