Mary and William
From: Wednesday, 4th August 2010
To: Sunday, 29 August 2010
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Synopsis
A woman finds a needed savior in William Shakespeare while performing as a child in 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'. In this tour de force solo show the great poet’s words become touchstones which illuminate a life’s turbulent journey. Written and performed by Mary MacDonald Hamill. Excerpts from William Shakespeare. Incidental music by Michael Welsh. Directed by Eddie Lew. 'Profoundly moving! Astonishing biographical pieces standing side by side with the grandness of Shakespeare’s declarations. Ms. Hamill is a shining stage presence.' (Kevin Goetz, Emmy nominated producer) The relevance of Shakespeare’s words brought into our very lives.
Our Review:
Andrew Girvan - 27 August 2010
A biographical one-woman show, Mary and William - Mary being the writer and performer Mary MacDonald Hamill, William being one Mr Shakespeare - is a sophisticated and poetic solo performance combining an actor's life story with excerpts from a number of the Bard's works.
The story of a turbulent life, from childhood through Hamill's stage career, the piece is set against the backdrop of a strict Catholic upbringing and latent memory of child abuse. Having found solace in the work of William Shakespeare, particularly A Midsummer Night's Dream as a child, Hamill gives a passionate and lyrical performance.
Whilst the Shakespearian extracts give the show poignancy, the journey which links them together is perhaps not quite compelling enough to make the piece profound.
Although I realise I was there to critique the show and not the venue in which it appeared, and that these things are sometimes just the nature of the Edinburgh Fringe, I feel I would...
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Ines Wurth Presents (USA) (Producer)
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