There is so much happening before your eyes, and yet none of it is unnecessary. A hugely energetic and fun production, an impressively small cast is excellent in its telling of this large-scale story.Ī fun, music-filled staging … Ryan McBryde’s energetic and comedic production, buoyed up by foot-tapping pop and blues songs performed live. This is a comical take, directed by Ryan McBryde with plenty of humour and audience interaction but is quick to switch to more emotional scenes when necessary. Another sensational production in the Mercury Theatre’s Made In Colchester season. Director Ryan McBryde has done a tremendous job in creating an atmospheric, engaging, hugely watchable show, with a dazzling leading lady. Great storytelling, a wonderful cast and a spectacle for eyes, ears and your soul.Ī rich, ribald retelling of this astonishing tale. Earlier this year he absolutely tugged at our heart strings with the gorgeous new musical Pieces of String, and now he’s taken our gal Moll, originally from Colchester, and produced a breathtaking bawdy romp through 18th century England, with more than a little theatrical nod to modern times. What an absolute find director Ryan McBryde is. Huge congratulations to a highly talented ensemble cast for this exciting musical make-over. Moll Flanders was a good time girl and this 21st century re-invention of her story is dazzling. It's a theatrical mash-up that works very nicely and is echoed by the contemporary language utilised by Perry's genre-smashing dialogue. Ryan McBryde keeps things flying along with a directing style that lies somewhere between farce, pantomime and cabaret. It’s well worth taking the epic journey with this Moll, and hats off to the Mercury for another piece of bold programming. His immense skills as a director are again on show here, creating a fast moving, lively version of Daniel Defoe’s classic novel, given an “unfaithful” adaptation by Nick Perry … the company work so well together that the evening flies by and this is an enjoyable romp, that will no doubt become a major audience pleaser. A brilliant, unique version.Īssociate Lighting Designer - Kiaran-Lee KesbyĪssociate Sound Designer - Daniel Higgottĭirector Ryan McBryde scored a huge hit at the Mercury this year with the new British musical Pieces of String. McBryde presents an original vision of the events in Verona. Standing ovations for the whole team and a lot of applause for the young Brit. He transforms the teenage tragedy, supported by stage and costume designer James Button and light designer Ben Cracknell, into a dynamic, furious, spectacular, very modern, decidedly British theater evening. Ryan McBryde tells the last five days of Romeo and Juliet at the Theater Trier. A very successful and fascinating staging that is rewarded with long-lasting applause and ovation. Strong, effective and haunting images permeate the entire piece and, especially in the second half, provide unbeatable drama. from the beginning there is the anxious certainty that the love of Romeo and Juliet is inextricably linked with death. “It is difficult to write a review for a production so good and so perfectly tuned in every aspect … This production is wonderful from the set to the music, the cast and the superb direction.”Ī stroke of genius. “This is the production to take young people to as a first Shakespeare it is perfect for the family! The standing ovation at the end was the tribute to our wonderful theatre we were happy to give. It’s joyous and buoyant, and true to the spirit of Shakespeare – director Ryan McBryde has done a brilliant job making the show as accessible as possible. “The acclaimed Essex venue – which is celebrating its golden jubilee this year – has put on an all-singing, all-dancing production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors that feels like being invited to the glitziest party in town. Thanks to the amazing Mercury Production Team for making the magic happen behind the scenes.
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