The Bell in Market Place on Friday, Anyone see it? Options

[Mark NWN]

What did you make of it?

Story on Newburytoday here

If you have seen any of the other outdoor theatre performances, how did you think it compared?

[Adrian Hollister]

What did you make of it?

Story on Newburytoday here

If you have seen any of the other outdoor theatre performances, how did you think it compared?

For my 2p worth, it was amazing. Kids enjoyed it, brought loads of business to the centre of Newbury, and is a great boost for Newbury as a centre of arts and culture. More please.

[Bartholomew]

What did you make of it?

Story on Newburytoday here

If you have seen any of the other outdoor theatre performances, how did you think it compared?

I'd give them 10 out 10 for trying. It wasn't easy to understand what the story line was and it was slow to start with. The main criticism is that the advertising was misleading. I went with an expectation of acrobatics and live music. I didn't find either.

As a spectacle it was loud and exciting. Having the crowd so close to the action meant that it was difficult to see anything that wasn't close. All I could really work out was that there were a couple of battles and lots of people died, apparently beaten to death with red flags which oddly both sides used! I have to say that I didn't enjoy it. It was confused and without a clear story.

I think its great to see these outdoor attractions even if some of them don't work as well as they could.

[booboo]

If you want to see some photos of the event they are on http://www.flickr.com/photos/petertullett/collections/

I have not finished all the shots, so have a look later on in the week for the rest.

I am more than welcome to CONSTRUCTIVE comments of the photos. I am for ever trying to get better.

[regor]

I'd give them 10 out 10 for trying. It wasn't easy to understand what the story line was and it was slow to start with. The main criticism is that the advertising was misleading. I went with an expectation of acrobatics and live music. I didn't find either.

As a spectacle it was loud and exciting. Having the crowd so close to the action meant that it was difficult to see anything that wasn't close. All I could really work out was that there were a couple of battles and lots of people died, apparently beaten to death with red flags which oddly both sides used! I have to say that I didn't enjoy it. It was confused and without a clear story.

I think its great to see these outdoor attractions even if some of them don't work as well as they could.

I am with Bartholemew on this. It sounded great but with the crowds up to seven or eight deep in places only the front two or three ranks could see what was happening. My wife and i could only make out a lot of flags waving and the occasional character up a pole (or something) urging the rest on. Next time we either need some staging or raised areas for standing. Dissapointingly we left after 40 minutes because we couldn't see enough to follow the story.

[booboo]

I agree that the story was not explained very well. The whole idea was that you were part of the action, you joined the revolution, you took a flag and joined in. That point was not made clear, plus the area is not big enough for that sort of event. Let the Corn Exchange know, they want feedback to help plan future events.

[JeffG]

How does one get to hear of these events? Obviously everyone else knew, except me.

[Andy Capp]

How does one get to hear of these events? Obviously everyone else knew, except me.

It is worth keeping an eye on the front page news on this site.

http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2012/town-se...ent-tonight-fri

I think it would be good to have an events email list of some description.