ENGLISH TOURING THEATRE
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| David Sturzaker & Jo Herbert |
English Touring Theatre (ETT) has done it again! It’s superb
production of Eternal Love is at Malvern Theatres this week as it tours the UK
following a successful run at The Globe. There are two production companies
that consistently draw the crowds to Malvern, Theatre Royal Bath and ETT, and
justly so, due to the reassuringly high quality guaranteeing a thoroughly
enjoyable night out.
Eternal Love – The Story of Abelard and Heloise proves that incredible
writing is the foundation of any great play. Howard Brenton’s brilliance shines
through in his witty, moving and accessible dialogue as he explores the
potentially overwhelming subject of theology and philosophy by keeping the
focus on love, in its infinite forms. Many of those that worked on his last ETT
project, Anne Boleyn, have understandably returned for this wonderful staging
of theatrical excellence.
John Dove, does an superb job, engaging the audience in a
truly ensemble piece, eloquently telling the story of the passionate relationship
between the outspoken academic, Abelard and his enthused muse, Heloise,
perfectly portrayed by David Sturzaker and Jo Herbert respectively. Sam Crane
gives an award winning performance as Abelard’s nemesis, Brother Bernard and is
supported by the most talented and inspiring troupe of performers. Delighting
the senses, a live band of musicians enhance the action with authentic,
medieval instruments and Hilary Lewis adorns the players in a wealth of
stunning costumes.
This is an amazing production and definitely worth seeing.
It sets the bar for all other shows to aspire to reach. Eternal Love runs until
Saturday at Malvern before heading on to Brighton and Canterbury.
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