Sunday, February 10, 2013

Review: The Wild Bride (Berkeley Rep)

Today, we went to see the Berkeley Repertory Theater's production of The Wild Bride at 7:00 p.m.
The stage was beautifully decorated.



According to Berkeley Rep:
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, The Wild Bride is a grown-up fairy tale that follows a girl’s journey through a visual wonderland. What happens when your father accidentally sells you to the devil? What do you do when your prince goes off to war? Hearts break, hearts heal, and happily ever after still may be possible. Expect vivid storytelling, devilish humor and a heady mix of live and found music when Kneehigh unveils The Wild Bride.






I liked the show, and it certainly had its moments. The overall story of good vs. evil, with good triumphing eventually, is simplistic. However, the cast was fantastic, especially Andrew Durand - the actor who played the "Devil."

After the play ended, Andrew and the cast of The Wild Bride played some more music for the audience. It was a nice gesture.

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