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Emily Brontė's Wuthering Heights
Adapted by John Godber
Hull Truck Theatre 09/10/03
By E.M.X. Creek
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I went to this production with some apprehension. I am not a huge Brontė fan, and in addition had some doubts as to how well Wuthering Heights would adapt for our modest location. I am happy to say that the result was remarkably good.
This was my first experience of Godber, and so it took me a little while to get used to his style. Certain idiosyncrasies in the depiction of scene and storyline mean that it is not immediately accessible, although it did not take me too long to settle down and engross me entirely. From the start there is an unusual use of umbrellas; then there is the cast of five portraying all characters, plus the bizarre musical interludes.
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The acting is excellent, fortunately, and it needs to be to prevent too much confusion. The cast is helpful in narrating large sections of the play, but much is still left to the imagination and some of the jumps between scenes and emotions are startling. I feel that a prior knowledge of the story certainly makes it easier to follow.
My initial thoughts were: arty and . . . interesting . . . However; by the end of the play I was sure that they could not have done a better job. It was nice to have such beautiful actors in the lead roles, and the characters, despite being hideously unattractive, inspired a morbid fascination.
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Very believable, well thought out and, for a play largely about unhappiness, surprisingly enjoyable. Don't miss it.
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Where many local bands are poor copies of national trends, Sidewinder don't fit neatly to a single comparison, unlike say, The Paddingtons, who clearly want to BE the Libertines (sort it out lads, it's like a tribute) and Turismo, who want to be The Coral, Favours, who want to be the Yeah, Yeah Yeahs (admittedly with a bass player). Sidewinder sound like everything and nothing.
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Poetry - Drink, by Shelly D.
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Drink in the morning,
drink at night.
Drink in the dark,
drink in the light.
Drink from the bottle,
drink from the can.
Drink like a fish,
as only you can.
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Drink at work,
drink at school.
Drink in the pub,
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Drink while you're dancing,
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Drink at your wedding,
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Music Reviews - Pave Perform at the Welly Club
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Paves performance is polished. Considering the band only formed in March this year, I was staggered to see how much theyd got their act together! Such a tight, professional band. I felt reassured when I took a look at their biographies. Thats when it all fell into place.
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Poetry - How do I compare thee & Repetition
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By By Sandy Jones
It's a mystery to me that when
The heart cries out Oh not again,
And you find yourself back in that place
Where you were once in pains embrace,
But from that spot you ventured forth
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Poetry - A thing of dreams & The only mark I wear (for you)
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By Jason Karlson
Many a night a knight will rescue you
But thats not me my love
I am his proud white stead below
Speed you from the darkness with
Love written across my flank
And every mile I run
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