ThreeWeeks Co-Editor Caro Moses recommends three theatrical adaptations.
The Magical Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton’s ‘Faraway Tree’ books were some of my childhood favourites, but to be frank, that’s not why I chose this show. Obviously, that’s why the title caught my eye, but it was the blurb that made me laugh. Please don’t go expecting it to be a proper adaptation, and please don’t take any children. I’m hoping it might fall into the amusing-for-grown-ups category, however.
Just The Tonic at The Caves, 4 – 28 Aug (not 17), 1.00pm (2.00pm), £3.00 – £4.00, fpp278.
Gogol’s The Portrait (pictured)
Newbury Youth Theatre are completely brilliant. We know this, because every year they bring a production starring young people – yes, young people – and always get a glowing review. We found the consistent quality of their output so impressive that we gave them a ThreeWeeks Editors’ Award a couple of years ago for their accumulated body of good work. And at the rate they are going, we’ll have to give them another one in a couple of years time! A definite recommend.
Quaker Meeting House, 8 – 13 Aug, 2.30pm (3.30pm), £7.00 – £8.00, fpp266.
Tales From Edgar Allen Poe
It looks like there’s quite a bit of EAP at the Fringe again this year but I’m attracted to this particular adaptation because of the company behind it: Backhand Theatre gained our attention and high praise for their productions of ‘Greek Myths For Kids’ and ‘The Love Of A Clown’, both of which scored 4/5. Puppetry, gymnastics, and the voice of Derek Jacobi! It sounds like a recipe for greatness.
C Eca, 3 – 29 Aug (not 15), 10.45pm (11.45pm), £7.50 – £11.50, fpp301.
Sections: ED2011 3 To See - ED2011 Theatre | Tags: Backhand Theatre, C Venues, Just The Tonic, Newbury Youth Theatre, Quaker Meeting House, Sleeping Trees Theatre
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