A wonderful review of Tomorrow I'll Be Happy...
Hello Brittany here! So last night I saw the wonder that was Tomorrow I’ll Be Happy, the latest Connections play being undertaken by Yew Tree. I’ve never seen a Connections play before, but understood that it was a treat not to be missed. I couldn’t agree more, and I hope this review does it justice. From the very first moment when the lights began to go up and we were introduced to the first scene I was captivated. The rest of the scenes did not disappoint, with each one introducing more and more twists until you reach the end, shocked at what you’ve just witnessed, and finally understanding the power of the message the play provides.
I feel it’s appropriate to mention that while I am writing this I am effectively procrastinating so I don’t have to write my essay about homosexuality, which is a key part of my school work. This basically means that I feel I can talk about all the laws on homosexuality, how they have developed over time, and what certain groups of people think of the issue. But what I could not talk about, before this phenomenal play, was the emotions attached to homosexuality, and how important tolerance is towards people in society that are “different”. These ideas were explored so well throughout this play. A particular scene which hit home in this respect was the picnic, which saw Scott expressing his want to be “normal”, which I felt illustrated the lack of tolerance towards homosexuality which is spread throughout society. This play has opened my eyes to the extent to which people feel they have to go to protest against something they dislike, and I think it shows perfectly how wrong these protests are. It is a fabulous example of a play which finds its roots in the most controversial of issues, and develops this into an utterly enthralling piece of theatre with twists and turns aplenty; with an important message about tolerance and acceptance developed throughout that I believe everyone needs to experience.
Now I couldn’t go through this review-type blog without mentioning the acting ability of all those involved. I don’t know everyone in the performance personally, but I do know that every member of the cast stepped out of their comfort zone to deliver such fabulous performances throughout every single scene. Looking at members of the cast walking around after the performance, back into their normal everyday roles, it hit me how much work these actors must have put into this performance. There were people whose personalities were forced to be completely reversed in order to fit the character requirements, and they did this perfectly. I was convinced by every character on stage, and felt like I could be watching professionally trained actors on stage fulfilling their roles, when in fact these people have been trained by the fabulous Yew Tree team, who I believe create professionals in their own right.
Talking of the Yew Tree team I feel it appropriate to commend the fabulous directors who obviously put their heart and soul into perfecting this along with the actors. It was so brilliantly directed, with each scene clearly being thought out and planned meticulously so as to get the most out of each moment. There were clearly some hard working people working behind the scenes as well, from the crew to the sound desk, which I believe just added to the fluidity and brilliance of this production.
So to conclude, Tomorrow I’ll Be Happy was a joy to watch, not solely because of the fabulous acting and directing involved, but also because of the universal message it provides us with: that tolerance is key, that issues such as homosexuality need to be treated with respect and that you never really know what’s around the corner. So, I urge everyone to go see this production, your last chance is on Wednesday, 6.30 pm at New College Pontefract, don’t miss out!
Hello Brittany here! So last night I saw the wonder that was Tomorrow I’ll Be Happy, the latest Connections play being undertaken by Yew Tree. I’ve never seen a Connections play before, but understood that it was a treat not to be missed. I couldn’t agree more, and I hope this review does it justice. From the very first moment when the lights began to go up and we were introduced to the first scene I was captivated. The rest of the scenes did not disappoint, with each one introducing more and more twists until you reach the end, shocked at what you’ve just witnessed, and finally understanding the power of the message the play provides.
I feel it’s appropriate to mention that while I am writing this I am effectively procrastinating so I don’t have to write my essay about homosexuality, which is a key part of my school work. This basically means that I feel I can talk about all the laws on homosexuality, how they have developed over time, and what certain groups of people think of the issue. But what I could not talk about, before this phenomenal play, was the emotions attached to homosexuality, and how important tolerance is towards people in society that are “different”. These ideas were explored so well throughout this play. A particular scene which hit home in this respect was the picnic, which saw Scott expressing his want to be “normal”, which I felt illustrated the lack of tolerance towards homosexuality which is spread throughout society. This play has opened my eyes to the extent to which people feel they have to go to protest against something they dislike, and I think it shows perfectly how wrong these protests are. It is a fabulous example of a play which finds its roots in the most controversial of issues, and develops this into an utterly enthralling piece of theatre with twists and turns aplenty; with an important message about tolerance and acceptance developed throughout that I believe everyone needs to experience.
Now I couldn’t go through this review-type blog without mentioning the acting ability of all those involved. I don’t know everyone in the performance personally, but I do know that every member of the cast stepped out of their comfort zone to deliver such fabulous performances throughout every single scene. Looking at members of the cast walking around after the performance, back into their normal everyday roles, it hit me how much work these actors must have put into this performance. There were people whose personalities were forced to be completely reversed in order to fit the character requirements, and they did this perfectly. I was convinced by every character on stage, and felt like I could be watching professionally trained actors on stage fulfilling their roles, when in fact these people have been trained by the fabulous Yew Tree team, who I believe create professionals in their own right.
Talking of the Yew Tree team I feel it appropriate to commend the fabulous directors who obviously put their heart and soul into perfecting this along with the actors. It was so brilliantly directed, with each scene clearly being thought out and planned meticulously so as to get the most out of each moment. There were clearly some hard working people working behind the scenes as well, from the crew to the sound desk, which I believe just added to the fluidity and brilliance of this production.
So to conclude, Tomorrow I’ll Be Happy was a joy to watch, not solely because of the fabulous acting and directing involved, but also because of the universal message it provides us with: that tolerance is key, that issues such as homosexuality need to be treated with respect and that you never really know what’s around the corner. So, I urge everyone to go see this production, your last chance is on Wednesday, 6.30 pm at New College Pontefract, don’t miss out!
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