Final year students in the Richard Burton Company received a glowing review from playwright Simon Stephens for their production of his play Punk Rock, directed by Michael Fentiman.
Stephens, a Hodge International Chair in Drama at RWCMD, returned to the College for a workshop with acting students before staying to watch the show.
Reeling from a stunning Punk Rock @RWCMD . Brilliantly staged by Michael Fentiman and his team of Royal Welsh students. His cast was astonishing throughout. As good as any production i’ve seen and better than many. They released elements of the play i’d never seen before.
— simon stephens (@StephensSimon) December 8, 2017
He also talked about it to The Guardian, calling it ‘one of his favourite productions.’
Michael Fentiman also directed RWCMD’s production of Days of Judas Iscariot earlier this year.
Shame to say goodbye to @StephensSimon punk rock @RWCMD . One of the more intense directing gigs – for various reasons – made worth it by stunning play, Wild cast and wonderful staff team surrrounding the production. #settingfiretotherain
— Michael (@michaelfentiman) December 10, 2017
The Richard Burton Company rounded off the first term back at RWCMD with three productions, Intimate Apparel, The Agony and the Style and Punk Rock.
More pictures and responses to Punk Rock below:
Twitter Reviews
Here are some more of your reactions to Simon Stephens’ Punk Rock:
Just saw the absolutely stunning production of #PunkRock at @RWCMD. Phenomenal ensemble cast, could fault no part of it. Go see it if you get the chance!
— Max Kinder (@MaxLKinder) December 1, 2017
‘Punk Rock’ at @RWCMD is a perfect example of what Theatre can be when you bring together fantastic design, beautiful staging and quality acting. I loved the set, sound and lighting design but, I couldn’t help but be mesmerised by what was happening on stage! Go see it!
— Garrin Clarke (he/him) (@garrinclarke) December 5, 2017
I have never seen a production as slick as Punk Rock at the @RWCMD, absolutely amazing @rwcmdacting! If you have the chance 100% go!!!
— kia (@kiashahxo) December 5, 2017
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#PunkRock is a play at @RWCMD by Simon Stephens that my mates are in and it’s the best bit of live theatre I’ve ever seen in my life. Fact. GET TICKETS NOW!!!
— Justin Davies (@JustinDavies96) December 4, 2017
The cast of #PunkRock @RWCMD are absolutely phenomenal. Absolutely blown away by each and every actor involved. Goosebumps everywhere just to be in the building! Beg, steal or borrow a ticket!! #BlownAway
— Callum Scott Howells (@callumshowells) December 4, 2017
Fantastic production of Simon Stephens’ Punk Rock at #RWCMD.
Bold and Explosive direction from Michael Fentiman. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LszJTR2frK
— Jack Lancelot Stewart (@JackStewartSND) December 4, 2017
#rwcmd production of “Punk Rock” tonight was absolutely phenomenal! A massive congratulations to all involved in what can only be described as an explosive piece of theatre!
— ThisIsDoy (@ThisIsDoy) December 4, 2017
Can’t stop thinking about #punkrock @RWCMD. Blown away by the stunning design and performances; huge congrats to everyone involved
— Hannah Gillett (@HannahEGillett) December 6, 2017
Wow. @michaelfentiman’s #PunkRock @RWCMD is brilliant and bold and exciting. So pleased I got to see it. Superbly acted.
— Faye Timby (@fayetimby) December 6, 2017
Celebrated my birthday by attending final night of #punkrock @RWCMD Absolutely superb cast, performance and staging. A total success for students and teaching staff
— Paul Roberts (@Tregolwyn) December 10, 2017
Shame to say goodbye to @StephensSimon punk rock @RWCMD . One of the more intense directing gigs – for various reasons – made worth it by stunning play, Wild cast and wonderful staff team surrrounding the production. #settingfiretotherain
— Michael (@michaelfentiman) December 10, 2017
It was class being back home at @RWCMD last night. Saw #PunkRock and it was stupendous.
— Charlie Cassen (@charliecassen) December 10, 2017
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