‘The Shadow’ is a short play adapted
Christopher Bennion from the original Hans Christian Anderson tale.
The stage is set with a large screen utilised to project shadows on
to and other various uses. Together Naomi Hill, Anne Langford and
Kathryn McGarr take on the role of storytellers and all the
characters in the play.
What happens if your shadow gets bored and
you just don’t listen to its advice? It may be spirited away,
attracted by the hypnotic sounds drifting into your window every
evening.
Can you live without your shadow?
Apparently but what happens when it returns
used to being self-sufficient?
Will it ever be content to return to its
old ways?
See ‘The Shadow’ and find out. Cleverly
written for the three parts directors Victoria Briggs and Joanna
Mackie have worked their way round several points, which could have,
been tricky. Designer Tomasin Cuthbert and lighting designer
Christopher Swain’s technical assistance add to the illusion.
This is an interesting play if a little
dark.
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