In Emily Sheehan’s Frame Narrative, the act and the art of creation is examined, from conception to manipulation.
So was the weekend a success? No, said Richard Tognetti, it was an abject failure – instead of Nothing we had an overabundance of Somethings.
Extraordinary in scale and spectacle, Wicked is classic big budget musical gorgeousness, but froth and bubble aside, it’s also laced with depth in its narrative.
Brecht’s play enters the 1920s world of cabaret, an entry thoroughly cemented by Kurt Weill’s biting, acerbic score.
His one hour program contained no fewer than 20 pieces, played without a break, mainly on piano but also on harpsichord and electric keyboard.
It might have been inspired by Shakespeare, but don’t expect high art here. However, do expect to be thoroughly entertained.