{"id":9919,"date":"2016-03-10T17:52:36","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T17:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/?p=9919"},"modified":"2016-03-10T17:52:36","modified_gmt":"2016-03-10T17:52:36","slug":"new-theatre-revival-of-williams-classic-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-is-superb-night-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2016\/03\/10\/new-theatre-revival-of-williams-classic-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-is-superb-night-out\/","title":{"rendered":"New Theatre revival of Williams&#039; classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is superb night out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A SUPERB rendition of Tennessee Williams\u2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning 1955 play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, runs\u00a0at the New Theatre, Cardiff, until Saturday night.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9920\" style=\"width: 562px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9920\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/brick-3.jpg\" alt=\"Catrin Stewart as Maggie\" width=\"562\" height=\"357\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9920\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/brick-3.jpg\" alt=\"Catrin Stewart as Maggie\" width=\"562\" height=\"357\" \/><\/noscript> Catrin Stewart as Maggie<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nRobert Hastie\u2019s haunting production tells the story of a Mississippi family torn apart by greed, heartbreak and denial. Taking place over the course of one evening, the play sees a family gather in a mansion to celebrate the 65<sup>th<\/sup> birthday of their patriarch, Big Daddy (Desmond Barrit). His son Brick (Gareth David-Lloyd) and Maggie (Catrin Stewart) are a couple dealing with the breakdown of their marriage, while Big Daddy yearns to be a young bachelor.<br \/>\nThe play is a work of genius. The brilliance of the way it portrays people dealing with tragic events lies in its combination of humour with pain. \u00a0It is easy for the audience to connect with the characters because they are relatable. Maggie may not be perfect but her loyalty and strength make her likeable. Though she was seen as a weak and needy character at the beginning, it soon became clear that she was strong enough to support Brick\u2019s family during a difficult time.<br \/>\nThe way things unfold is fascinating because the scale of the tragedies which are revealed throughout the play escalates. It starts off vaguely civil between most people in the house but slowly and expertly Williams sets his characters at each other\u2019s throats. The atmosphere in the house soon becomes claustrophobic and is worsened by the fact that the children are running around screaming like \u201cno-neck monsters\u201d.<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9921\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9921\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/brick.jpg\" alt=\"Desmond Barrit (Right) and Gareth David-Lloyd (Left)\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9921\" src=\"http:\/\/cardiffian.jomec.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/brick.jpg\" alt=\"Desmond Barrit (Right) and Gareth David-Lloyd (Left)\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" \/><\/noscript> Desmond Barrit (Right) and Gareth David-Lloyd (Left)<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe cast managed to capture the true essence of Williams\u2019 masterpiece. There were a couple of stand-out performances on the opening night, with Catrin Stewart\u2019s captivating performance setting a high standard for the rest of the play. She gripped the audience with her portrayal of a frustrated and lonely wife.<br \/>\nDesmond Barrit portrayed Big Daddy in style, displaying a thirst for life and empathy towards his son. He managed to add comedic effect to the play and had the audience in stitches at times, but he was also able to capture the hardness and authority of the character. Though Brick came across as a cowardly man, Gareth David- Lloyd, who is best known for his stint on BBC Three\u2019s Torchwood, managed to show the emotions of a broken man effectively.<br \/>\nWhether you are already familiar with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof or not, there is plenty to enjoy in this revival.<br \/>\n<strong>Rating: 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tickets are available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk\/WEBPAGES\/EntaWebShow\/ShowDatesCombo.aspx\">New Theatre box office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A SUPERB rendition of Tennessee Williams\u2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning 1955 play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, runs\u00a0at the New Theatre, Cardiff, until Saturday night. Robert Hastie\u2019s haunting production tells the story of a Mississippi family torn apart by greed, heartbreak and denial. 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