I was asked an interesting question at the end of last week. Interesting because it made me think quite hard. What is my favourite show? That’s a big commitment to make and favourites can fluctuate over time. I couldn’t settle on just one favourite, instead compiling an ordered list. In doing so, I’ve missed out some greats such as the Marat Sade in 1996 at The Bristol Old Vic and 4.48 Psychosis at the Alma Tavern in 2009 – yes I do have a very long memory.<\/p>\n
I once saw a fabulous production of Bouncers and Shakers performed by sixth formers at Bristol Cathedral Choir School in circa 2003, long before it became an Academy. And, few in the city will forget The Lion King in 2012. The show caused the Bristol Hippodrome theatre to rearrange its entire stalls seating for impressive and full sized elephants and rhinos to parade through. I’ve also had to leave out The Birmingham Royal Ballet’s somewhere around 1997 Swan Lake and Rambert’s Swansong.<\/p>\n
Generally, when you live in the provinces, most of the theatre you experience tends to be commercial. That’s clearly reflected in the following compilation.<\/p>\n