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South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Critically acclaimed solo play Jarman coming to Newport
Jarman, which was nominated for Best Solo Performance at the Off-West End Awards 2022, will be at The Riverfront Theatre on Thursday, May 22. The 80-minute performance, written and performed by Mark Farrelly, celebrates the life of Derek Jarman, a filmmaker, painter, writer, gardener, and LGBTQ+ activist. It explores his journey from the pop glamour of Soho to the isolation of Prospect Cottage. The show, which has been performed in Hong Kong, will be in Newport for one night only. It is directed by Sarah-Louise Young. The show has received five-star reviews from Queer Guru, Bum on a Seat, and AJH Loves Theatre. and London Living Large gave it four stars. Queer Guru described it as "a fearless portrait" and "relentlessly inspiring." Bum on a Seat said it was "fabulous, thought-provoking stuff." AJH Loves Theatre said it was "a performance of such controlled brilliance." Tickets for the show are available from The Riverfront Theatre's website or by calling 01633 656757.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Critically acclaimed solo play coming to Newport
A critically acclaimed solo play is coming to Newport. Jarman, which was nominated for Best Solo Performance at the Off-West End Awards 2022, will be at The Riverfront Theatre on Thursday, May 22. The 80-minute performance, written and performed by Mark Farrelly, celebrates the life of Derek Jarman, a filmmaker, painter, writer, gardener, and LGBTQ+ activist. It explores his journey from the pop glamour of Soho to the isolation of Prospect Cottage. The show, which has been performed in Hong Kong, will be in Newport for one night only. It is directed by Sarah-Louise Young. The show has received five-star reviews from Queer Guru, Bum on a Seat, and AJH Loves Theatre. and London Living Large gave it four stars. Queer Guru described it as "a fearless portrait" and "relentlessly inspiring." Bum on a Seat said it was "fabulous, thought-provoking stuff." AJH Loves Theatre said it was "a performance of such controlled brilliance." Tickets for the show are available from The Riverfront Theatre's website or by calling 01633 656757.
