Merlin and the Cave of Dreams

Synopsis

How long ago it was. It was long ago, in the time of swords. When men wore the skins of beasts. Upon their backs And hunted the deep woods. With bows and spears. And so begins this magical story of spells, sorcery, swords and Arthurian adventures.

Our Review:

2 December 2004

Audiences were clearly turned off by the Americanisation of King Arthur in Jerry Bruckheimer's recent film re-telling of the classic Arthurian legend. I doubt that they’ll feel the same way about the Library Theatre's new production, which retains the essence of the Arthurian legend and takes the audience on an epic journey.

Acclaimed writer Charles Way works his magic again, following his musical updating of Scrooge last year. Of this new offering, Way says in a programme note: "I want people to have fun. I want this to be uplifting." Watching young Arthur attempting to prove his strength and thwart evil at every turn could prove to be a real no-brainer as most of us, young and old, know the story off by heart. But Way's wonderful script succeeds in making the audience 'believe' as if it were the first time.

For children, the joy of this production is in being able to follow young Arthur in his various adventures. A naive but strong-minded individual...

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