Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas, Richmond Theatre directed by Terry Hands

Under Milk Wood, a play for voices, presents the lives of the inhabitants of Welsh village, Llareggub. Read this backwards and Dylan’s whimsical style is apparent. It also has bite; not dimmed since first produced in the 1950s. Polly Garter, Blind Captain Cat, Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard, Mr Pugh, the schoolmaster – the list goes on - characters born out of rhythm, musicality and sharp observation. Terry Hands’ production is a timely revival; his acting ensemble superb, led by Owen Teale. The set offers a birds’ eye view of ‘the town that was mad’, a perfect universe in which the sun and lighted windows frame the characters’ dreams, losses and infamous secrets over 24 hours........a treat