THE TEAM
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Creative
William Shakespeare - Playwright Emma Welham - Director Tom Soares - Text Coach |
Cast
Liam Dutiaume - Malcolm/Witch/Others Tom Keenan - Duncan/Porter/Witch/Others Darren Martens - Macbeth Lindsay Nance - Lady Macbeth/Others Tracy Penner - Banquo/Lady Macduff/Others Mackenzie Wojcik - Ross/Witch/Others |
THE STORY
A general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and death.
PHOTOS
PRESS REVIEW
4 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press
"This production is impressive...The direction by Emma Welham is forthright and bold." - Winnipeg Free Press
"Pool (No Water) is a punch in the gut throughout its tense 65 minutes." - Winnipeg Free Press
"The ensemble cast are universally strong, and the direction moves swiftly and surely to the conclusion. With a minimum of props (six chairs and an inflatable pool) they create a multitude of settings seamlessly." - UMFM
"Pool (No Water) was an absolute highlight in what has been a very good Fringe" - UMFM
"This production is impressive...The direction by Emma Welham is forthright and bold." - Winnipeg Free Press
"Pool (No Water) is a punch in the gut throughout its tense 65 minutes." - Winnipeg Free Press
"The ensemble cast are universally strong, and the direction moves swiftly and surely to the conclusion. With a minimum of props (six chairs and an inflatable pool) they create a multitude of settings seamlessly." - UMFM
"Pool (No Water) was an absolute highlight in what has been a very good Fringe" - UMFM
PATRON REVIEWS
"High level" - Kelly Thornton; Artistic Director: Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
"Pool (No Water) is excellent. How powerful to be in an audience completely transported by story and theatre. So deliciously funny and unsettling." - Thomas Morgan Jones; Executive Artistic Director: English Section of NTS
"...A very solid and thoughtful production... Highly Recommend." - Rodrigo Beilfuss; Artistic Director: Shakespeare in the Ruins
“It will leave you in awe. Emma Welham is an incredibly talented director and the cast will give you chills.”
“A taut, disturbing play that is tightly paced and very creatively done!!!”
“The timing and choreography is spot on and the pace of the play keeps you enthralled and gets you thinking.”
"One of the best things I've seen at fringe!"
“Beautifully staged..very strong ensemble”
“Gripping, really dynamic piece”
“An unconventional and thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of our humanity. The story was absorbing and well-paced, the performers were polished and engaging. Pool (No Water) is a Fringe gem!”
“One word: beautiful. Beautiful work from everyone from this production. BIG applause to the director, the cast were so in sync and all of their physical movement was breathtaking. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Come see this show, they deserve sold out shows! 5/5”
“An exciting and dynamic show that leaves you on the edge of your seat. A very strong cast that were incredibly expressive and in sync. Don’t miss this one!”
“Engaging throughout, conveyed with talent. A great show!”
“An amazing cast (and great direction) compliments this tale of envy and greed very well”
"A well directed and performed play that goes deep."
“Pool (No Water) was breathtaking: the superbly engaging actors, the amazing direction, the beautifully artful choreography, the clever and exceptionally delivered script, all combined to make this a fabulous work of fluid Fringe theatre. I am so glad I saw this play yesterday. Still thinking about it today as it made quite a stunning impression. Wow!”
"Pool (No Water) is excellent. How powerful to be in an audience completely transported by story and theatre. So deliciously funny and unsettling." - Thomas Morgan Jones; Executive Artistic Director: English Section of NTS
"...A very solid and thoughtful production... Highly Recommend." - Rodrigo Beilfuss; Artistic Director: Shakespeare in the Ruins
“It will leave you in awe. Emma Welham is an incredibly talented director and the cast will give you chills.”
“A taut, disturbing play that is tightly paced and very creatively done!!!”
“The timing and choreography is spot on and the pace of the play keeps you enthralled and gets you thinking.”
"One of the best things I've seen at fringe!"
“Beautifully staged..very strong ensemble”
“Gripping, really dynamic piece”
“An unconventional and thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of our humanity. The story was absorbing and well-paced, the performers were polished and engaging. Pool (No Water) is a Fringe gem!”
“One word: beautiful. Beautiful work from everyone from this production. BIG applause to the director, the cast were so in sync and all of their physical movement was breathtaking. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Come see this show, they deserve sold out shows! 5/5”
“An exciting and dynamic show that leaves you on the edge of your seat. A very strong cast that were incredibly expressive and in sync. Don’t miss this one!”
“Engaging throughout, conveyed with talent. A great show!”
“An amazing cast (and great direction) compliments this tale of envy and greed very well”
"A well directed and performed play that goes deep."
“Pool (No Water) was breathtaking: the superbly engaging actors, the amazing direction, the beautifully artful choreography, the clever and exceptionally delivered script, all combined to make this a fabulous work of fluid Fringe theatre. I am so glad I saw this play yesterday. Still thinking about it today as it made quite a stunning impression. Wow!”
