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A Midsummer Night's Dream The Shakespeare4kidz Theatre Company Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton *** THIS is a dream of a show for children
who want to learn more about the works of William Shakespeare and enjoy
a jolly good laugh at the same time. Four performances were given by a talented cast
who clearly reveled in the musical version written by Julian Chenery with
Matt Gimblett's lively music. The audiences consisted mainly of school children
aged 10 and 11, with a few teachers and parents, and regular bursts of
laughter gave a clear indication that the youngsters understood and
liked the humour in the story. It's 16 years since the company was formed,
without the support of grants or government money, and they hope their
work encourages children to take an interest in the Bard's tales. In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Noel Andrew Harron
dominated the action as the mischievous Puck, attendant to Oberon, King
of the fairies. He was rarely off stage and quickly developed a strong
link with the audience. They loved him. Not far behind in the popularity stakes was Sean
Luckham, playing Nick Bottom, the weaver. His skill in replacing a
wayward toupee with just a deft flick of his head, was always good for a
laugh. The final performance was given on Wednesday
afternoon. Paul Marston
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