Bilbo goes walkabout in the Shire, preciousss
One of the most audacious and effective stagings of these Dukes Theatre outdoor walkabout productions seen in some years, it’s a triumphant blending of Barney George’s stunning costume designs, Oliver Birch’s soundscape and Brent Lees’ lighting effects. The the story maintains a clear narrative and a mounting scale of action.
As Bilbo, Gareth Cassidy comes into his element (indoors or out) to hold an audience spellbound by the magic of live theatre.
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Hide AdThe other six cast members inhabit nearly 20 roles between them, but are augmented by members of the Dukes’ Young Company so well cleaved to the production it’s often difficult to discern professional from enthusiastic amateur. Staged over five of Williamson Park’s natural ‘theatres’ , this Hobbit - four years in the making - runs to August 13.
David Upton