Creative, fun and delightfully unique. If you are looking for a family fun show to suit all ages and really get yourself immersed into a show then look no further, the Rubbish Shakespeare Company has you covered with their hilarious and eccentric performance ‘The Story Forge; Make your own Myth. As the title suggests, you the audience are involved in the creativity of what you see in front of you.
Every person in the theatre was engaged, laughing and left with a smile. Two very talented actors with fantastic improvisation skills, comedy and physical theatre will immerse you, and especially those children in the audience in an engrossingly lively story using information, props and input from the audience. The show could go in any direction and trust me it does, this certainly isn’t a show with a predictable outcome.
Backed beautifully by music played by Danny Bradley to set the mood but also provide an entertaining contrast to the two main characters of Professor Robert Rhys Bond and Doctor Lee Hithersay. Sound and lighting really set the scene with the actors themselves creating some sound effects, which were wonderful additions to the music played by Danny but also lifted the stories and made them more realistic.
The staging is perfectly busy and loaded with a variety of props which has you as the audience waiting to see the creative ways which all the items will be brought to life.
Within moments of leaving the theatre I had recommended this show and company to my friends, especially those with children. This is also good for children and adults with SEND as it’s a very inclusive show and due to their high energy and audience participation, means everyone can be involved and enjoy the experience.
People were also invited to take photographs and use the props on stage after the performance which again is amazing to really bring theatre and imagination to life. This is a wonderful way to get children into theatre.
A small but very talented cast, staging and overall, one of a kind theatrical experience. Thank you for a wonderful morning.
Check out more of their shows and upcoming projects on:
www.rubbishshakespearecompany.com/
Reviewer: Stephanie Wiswall
Reviewed: 5th April 2025
North West End UK Rating:
Rating: 5 out of 5.
