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It's a Wonderful Life - Dec 08 |
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Tuesday, 07 October 2008 |
Nonsenseroom are pleased to announce that our show this Christmas will be, by popular demand:
 For the very last time a chance to see our adaptation of the classic Frank Capra movie. Catch us in: ROSSLYN CHAPEL (5 - 17 Dec - not 7,14) 0131 445 4023
FALKIRK TOWN HALL 18 DEC 01324 506850 EAST KILBRIDE ARTS CENTRE 19 & 20 Dec 01355 261000 PENICUIK TOWN HALL 22 Dec 0131 445 4023Tickets for the Rosslyn and Penicuik shows shows are priced £10 and £9 and are available now. This year we will have an online booking facility which we hope to have up and running over the next week. We are having one 'Special' Evening this year on SATURDAY 13 DECEMBER - with complimentary mulled wine, a christmas themed Buffet and chance to meet and talk to the cast and crew as well as a candlelight tour of Rosslyn Chapel. Tickets for this evening are £25
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 07 October 2008 )
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Saturday, 09 August 2008 |
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Public Transport Further to a couple of requests the public transport access to Roslin is unfortunately rather limited. The no 15 bus (LRT) does run from Princes Street with the last one arriving in Roslin at 19.17 all the details are here: http://www.lothianbuses.com/r15.php In terms of getting home there are 4 options: 1. A walk to the main Penicuik to Edinburgh road which takes about 25 minutes and means you can access a range of buses 37/47 Lothian Buses or a 62 first bus which all head directly into edinburgh. 2. If you don't fancy the walk there is a connecting bus through roslin a 141 which connects to the same main road but unfortunately doesn't connect direct to Edinburgh. 3. A taxi will cost you betweeen £15 and £18 from Roslin to the town Centre. 4. Sometimes we are able to offer a lift to the main road at the end of the show but probably best to email me first to see if it is possible for a certain evening. The Show usually finishes around 10.05pm
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 09 August 2008 )
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View from the Stalls review |
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 |
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MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008
"Romeo & Juliet" - Edinburgh Fringe 2008
With budgets tight, Nonsenseroom's decision to stage Romeo & Juliet with a cast of only three is understandable, but it takes a talented and committed cast to make such a production work. Fortunately that's exactly what Cameron Mowat, Louise Bolton and Stuart Nicoll have supplied.
Rather surprisingly this hasn't necessitated that the text to be played for laughs. Yes, there is humour - but it comes from the text. It would have been very easy to go down the road of over-the-top wigs and falsetto voices, but instead we have a cast who, along with director Bruce Strachan (and some clever costuming), have crafted each of their multiple characters clear identities allowing them to be easily distinguished. Even the occasional moments when characters are required to change on-stage are handled sombrely. Indeed, the representation of Tybalt's death by Nicoll shedding his costume is an incredibly powerful image.
The wonderful atmosphere the location provides, both in the chapel and its grounds, is further enhanced by Fiona Rutherford's harp playing - her accompaniment for the scene with the Apothecary is truly creates a sense of impending tragedy.
Would I rather have seen Nonsenseroom mount a 'full scale' production? Possibly. But given the choice between this production and someone else's 'full scale' one, this one wins hands down every day of the week (and even more so on Saturday when your £25 ticket gets you a couple of glasses of wine, a light buffet, short Q&A and a late night tour of the chapel.)
Due to planned restoration work it's unlikely that Nonsenseroom will be able to stage a show at Rosslyn next year - and our Fringe experience will be much poorer for it.
Romeo & Juliet runs at Rosslyn Chapel until 23rd August (not 17th) with 'Special Performances' on the 16th and 23rd
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 |
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This revew was printed in Threeweeks - a Festival review website
Romeo And Juliet
NonsenseRoom Productions
Staged in a wonderfully atmospheric setting, this faithful adaptation of the world's best known love story is a joy to behold. Preserving both period dress and Shakespeare's language, the play has been slightly modified to suit just three actors, each playing a number of roles (some exposition and unnecessary characters are cut, and the roles of Benvolio and Friar Laurence are both enlarged). The performance began within the intricately carved chapel, before we were led outside the building for a number of key scenes, including the famous balcony scene, and the tragic finale; the gloomy sunset of a Scottish summer's evening was the perfect environment in which to witness a pair of star cross'd lovers taking their lives. Magical.
Rosslyn Chapel, 31 Jul - 23 Aug (not 3, 10, 17), times vary, prices vary, fpp 226.
tw rating 4/5
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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Monday, 26 May 2008 |
PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN IF THE FRINGE HAVE SOLD THEIR ALLOCATION FOR A PARTICULAR SHOW THERE ARE CURRENTLY STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR EVERY NIGHT FROM THE NONSENSEROOM BOX OFFICE - PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND SOMEONE WILL GET BACK TO YOU.
Nonsenseroom are pleased to announce that our show for this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be: ROMEO & JULIET Rosslyn Chapel is the backdrop for the retelling of Shakespeare's
compelling love story. This promenade piece will be told by a small
company in the most beautiful, atmospheric and dramatic setting on the
Fringe. Book early.
Preview Jul 31,Aug 1-2 19:30 (2hr 15mins) £5.00
Aug 4-8,11-15,18-23 19:30 (2hr 15mins) £11.00(£9.00)
Aug 9,16,23 19:00 (4hr) £25.00 www.edfringe.com - Online ticket office open follow this link to book tickets online: Nonsenseroom Box Office: 0131 445 4023
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 06 August 2008 )
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