OUR OTHER TOWN

I did it! I managed to see the second half of The Welsh National Theatre's Our Town, after bugging out at the interval in Swansea.

We had to travel to Kingston upon Thames, but got to see our 2nd "last night", and the last night of the whole run. Swansea, Llandudno, Mold & finally The Rose in Kingston.

I must admit to being apprehensive at seeing it again, but wow! was it worth it! The first half was magical, beautiful, captivating, and mesmeric. The Welsh hymn singing was even better, as was the choreography, and there was more warmth & humour somehow. The company had really grown into the rôles. It seemed a little more "Welshy". I think Sheen also called the town Grovers cornel - Welsh for corner deliberately, although Time Out heard ‘Grrrrrrrohvahs Corrrrrrnahs’

The second half was dark, poignant and thought provoking. Wilder's message being that we don't pay enough attention to the people around us whilst we busily go about our lives. 

What did Time Out think of all this? Read their review here