REVIEW: Don Carlos
Media Education || Festival Radio Project| 'Don Carlos' Venue: Sweet Grassmarket Address: Apex City Hotel Reviewer : Joe |
Positioned in an empty hotel room (literally), this classic piece of theatre by Schiller featured a student cast telling the story of Don Carlos who betrays his father King Phillip of Spain by lusting secretly for Queen Elizabeth, the wife of his father.
With complex language it was clear that the young cast understood the concepts of this challenging piece of theatre. One particular moment to remember was the sound of the fire alarm lasting around five minutes, fortunately the cast carried on unfased by this event (an event which in my opinion was the most interesting part of the show).
Unfortunately, this play failed to engage me and with such complex dialogue I feel that the actors failed to show much expression and to use a range of tones, which could have made it easier to comprehend for those who are less intellectual.
With modern costumes and the use of mobile phones, I failed to see the link between the modern visual and the old language.
Well done to the cast who tried their best with such a difficult piece. Definitely for those who feel entertained by bland, dictionary language with little emotion or direction.
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