tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post7339236866694206743..comments2023-12-30T17:31:11.883+00:00Comments on The Solitary Walker: YermaThe Solitary Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-63952302757603660792011-03-30T07:10:29.260+01:002011-03-30T07:10:29.260+01:00Ruth, Amanda & Friko: yes, that exhilarating, ...Ruth, Amanda & Friko: yes, that exhilarating, nerve-tingling feeling after watching a great piece of theatre is second to none. I think that feeling is a lot to do with it being a live event. Each performance is unique, and there's a direct connection between players and audience. When we lived in London, Friko - a long time ago - we also went to the theatre a lot more (usually the cheap seats up 'in the gods'!)<br /><br />After the curtain, the actors & audience took part in a half-hour Q & A session about 'Yerma' - which was a really good idea, I think.The Solitary Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284354541952038339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-15131100409456015502011-03-29T22:42:12.111+01:002011-03-29T22:42:12.111+01:00I absolutely adore going to the theatre; sadly, th...I absolutely adore going to the theatre; sadly, the gaps between visits are getting longer. In London I went once a week, whenever I could get a cheap ticket.<br /><br />I have not seen this play, it would indeed be interesting to see it played as an "Irish" play.<br /><br />I am glad you had a good night out. It gives one such a boost.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-43645927906552170052011-03-29T18:51:46.208+01:002011-03-29T18:51:46.208+01:00robert,
thank you for bringing this playwright t...robert, <br /><br />thank you for bringing this playwright to my attention. the quote is powerful and from the sound of your review, his staged work is equally so.Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319797996494487653.post-841582413808642382011-03-29T09:42:06.631+01:002011-03-29T09:42:06.631+01:00Your telling of this experience and play is poigna...Your telling of this experience and play is poignant, Robert. I can feel the ache of the story. I have known Lorca as poet, but not as playwright.<br /><br />I have long observed connections between Irish and Latino cultures, for the reasons you've stated. It began when I had two good friends I worked with in a restaurant who were married to each other: he was Mexican and she was Irish.<br /><br />There's nothing like theater to make a story come alive, is there? You leave feeling exhilarated, even if the play is only good. When it's great, it can feel even ecstatic.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.com