From NTW TEAM member to The Promoter of A Provincial Life, over the next 8 weeks follow my exciting journey and keep up to date with all things Provincial...

Yesterday was my first day in my new role as The Promoter for National Theatre Wales’ 17^th production: A Provincial Life. What a way to start a new job. A 5am rise, gallons of coffee and a trip to London to see the dynamic set design lay out and meet the wonderful cast for their first read through together.

Beginning with an inviting presentation from Alison Chitty we saw all of her inspiring, elegant set designs and research into the fascinating world of Chekhov 1890’s. Full of earthy, deep colours and a simplistically stunning backdrop the piece is set to be visually beautiful.

We were then invited to listen in on the cast’s first read through. I was amazed that this was their first time with their scripts as a full cast. For a simple read through it was full of energy and emotion, you could feel the anticipation in the room as the cast were gripping their seats to keep themselves down, dying to get up and get their teeth stuck into such amazing characters.

Brimming with political issues relevant to today, along side a poignant heart felt story line, A Provincial Life is not to be missed and I can’t wait to see it come to life!

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