Past Productions

Open air theatre at its finest

TWELFTH NIGHT

"multi-talented cast ... a great production..." The Stage

"... beautifully performed.... a thoroughly enjoyable evening..." Leamington Spa Courier

"quality theatre..." BBC Bristol

"... one to see this summer." Playing Out

"... warm, lively and enthusiastic... " Sheffield Telegraph

To view clips from this production, click on the link below

TWELFTH NIGHT 2007

THE WIZARD OF OZ

"Magical.... fun and energetic .... " Leamington Spa Courier

"... an absolute treat... an evening of pure entertainment..." BBC Bristol

"... children's theatre at its best... an unforgettable night..." Sheffield Newspapers

"... theatrical magic to delight even the most critical audience member..." Big Issue

"... a spectacular performance... " North East Life

To view clips from this production, click on the link below

The Wizard of Oz

CRY BLUE MURDER!

"... had the audience sniggering from beginning to end ... played superby by the cast..." Leamington Spa Courier

"Phil Hemming's brilliant script is packed with outrageous verbal sexual innuendo;... superb peformances... an excellent evening..." Nottingham Evening Post

"... funny... clever.... one of this summer's guilty pleasures!" Big Issue

"... a lot of laughs... fun..." Manchester Evening News

To view clips from this production, click on the link below

Cry Blue Murder!

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

"... delightful touches... some interesting new ideas.... a much needed boost to theatre in Bristol... the actors are valiant troopers performing consistently well..." BBC Bristol

"... riveting performance... enormous amount of expression... a pleasurable experience.." The Bristish Theatre Guide

"... very talented performers... well directed and beautifully staged... another hit." LeftLion

"... a good evening's entertainment...." Leamington Spa Courier

To view clips from this production, click on the link below

The Merchant of Venice

ROMEO & JULIET

"...lively and energetic... they all work extremely hard... it all zips along seamlessly." The Stage

".. buckets of energy and enthusiasm..." BBC Bristol

"... works brilliantly... the best I have ever seen." BBC Nottingham

"The six-strong cast... put on a fine display... an excellent production." BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

"... a joy... passionate and agonising performances..." Manchester Online

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN

"... the six strong cast deliver the sparkling performances that have been the hallmark of this inventive company for the last fifteen years. It's worth going for the set alone - " The Sheffield Star

"... an excellent choice for family entertainment... a very convincing performance." The Stage

"A Rail Treat... genuine theatre with a heart and soul ... the action is played out imaginatively and with huge enjoyment by a hard-working cast... theatre at its best..." Rugby Times

"The entire cast were excellent... Well done to all involved." Nu News

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (06)

"... a very enjoyable production... excellent on-stage chemistry... marvellous escapism..." BBC Bristol

"... a clear and bold production... " The Stage

"Tremendous" BBC Nottingham

"... a delight... " Nottingham Evening Post

TWELFTH NIGHT

"... the actors flex their creative muscles in the pit as well as on the stage... " The Stage

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (2005)

"...imaginative and funny..."

"...strong performances... the comic relief is superb."

"...a brilliant production and truly enjoyable."

"...perfectly timed by an exceptionally talented cast."

HAMLET (2005)

"... a thoroughly entertaining and accessible production..."

"The cast of seven performed admirably... all were excellent...a tour-de-force from Peter Collis (Hamlet)... His energy and passion were breath-taking... a superb achievement by director, Peter Mimmack. A fine production, a good night out"

"... a quality cast ... Theatre at its best."

"...compelling....undoubtedly a hit."

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (2005)

"The seven strong cast carried it off at just the right tone."

"... a great performance.... a brilliant production."

"..fine performances...I earnestly suggest you seek them out."

"..potently persuasive...another fine job - "

MACBETH (2004)

"thoroughly enjoyable...packed with psychological drama...cleverly staged ...extremely powerful."

"powerful performances ... a magical and memorable night out"

"slick and innovative ... performances were excellent all round"

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (2004)

"such an inventive piece of production... more than impressed with every aspect"

"Innovative and hilarious... amusing interpretation... accessible to all... a real joy to watch... wonderful performance."

"The entire cast were first class."

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (2004)

"Most impresseive... very much an ensemble piece with good performances all round... It's difficult to fault a funny, fast and endearing production tht never loses momentum."

"enchanting and highly physical production... beautifully performed and huge fun"

"entertaining and accessible production... deserves our admiration"

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (2003)

"a sublime performance executed by a brilliant body of hard working actors. The pace was perfect, the casting ideal…completely without flaw…enchanting performance which will linger long in the memory."

"an engaging, enchanting production"

"superbly imaginative stagecraft… an amazing success. The direction was first rate as were the actors"

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (2003)

"Fast and furious, it never floundered for a second…"

"With a witty and professional cast the performance was beautifully played out … The seven strong cast's interaction with the audience was excellent …some brilliant acting."

"…excellently performed. "

RICHARD III (2002)

"a truly memorable outdoor performance"

"excellent acting and imaginative stage direction"

"an experience rather than simply a performance"

"the audience was ecstatic in its applause"

ROMEO AND JULIET (2002)

"talented without exception - a comic joy"

"always innovative"

"fast-paced ... it made great theatre"

"a memorable performance - glad to be there"

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (2001)

"An uproarious and thought-provoking production…"

"Nothing was tame about this Shrew…"

"This was a fast-paced, superbly-directed performance by a hard-working band of travelling players…completely captivated the audience."

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (2001)

"To single out any of the cast for praise is unfair as they were all brilliant…"

"Direction was admirably clear, clever and seamless."

"True professionals performing Shakespeare in a way which would have delighted the 'bard' himself."

AS YOU LIKE IT (2000)

"Captivating, sparkling show"

"Success building on success"

"Brilliant Bard in the park!"

" A resounding success"

THE TEMPEST (2000)

"Castle rocked by magnificent Tempest"

"Spellbinding!"

"A dazzling production that moves at frenetic pace"

TWELFTH NIGHT (1999)

"Heartbreak were clearly born to perform Shakespeare"

"This presentation eclipsed all expectations"

"Heartbreak's genuinely comical production was laugh-out funny"

"Masters of outdoor theatre"

MACBETH (1998)

"The final battle and the defeat of Macbeth were also presented in a spine chilling way, a peak of credible horror which built on all the previous elements of fate, death and evil intertwined in the production"

"There were many who, had they been at the RSC, would have found themselves wriggling in their seats by curtain down but here they were left crying for more"

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (1997)

"Truly professional performance by a gifted ensemble"

"One of the best renditions of this mystical comedy ever seen"

"Tremendous night for the audience… start of an epic for Heartbreak"

"Outstanding production" "Athletic performances" "A spill of fairy magic"

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (1996)

"A triumphal summer picnic"

"Wonderfully funny"

"Quality production... slick, entertaining and above all, funny"

"A perfect example of how to speak Shakespeare.... catch it if you can”

HAMLET (1995)

“This production certainly finds its way into my top league of Hamlets”

ROMEO & JULIET (1994)

"This impressive production didn't disappoint. Heartbreak have the ability to make Shakespeare accessible without resorting to silly costumes and cheap ad libs. Their success is achieved through a welcoming atmosphere, period style singing, and above all good acting."

"In the gathering gloom, hunched figures sat huddled together... each countenance was held fast and could not snatch their eyes from the terrible tragedy unfolding as they watched. In short, Heartbreak Productions' performance of "Romeo and Juliet" was superb ... a small touring theatre group made excellent use of the limited resources ... a very moving experience."

Past Productions	Open air theatre at its finest
	Twelfth Night (07) The Wizard of Oz Cry Blue Murder! The Merchant of Venice (07) Romeo & Juliet (06) The Railway Children (06) The Importance of Being Earnest (06) Twelfth Night (06) Much Ado About Nothing (05) Hamlet (05) The Importance of Being Earnest (05) Macbeth (04) The Comedy of Errors (04) A Midsummer Night's Dream (04)	A Midsummer Night's Dream (03) The Merry Wives of Windsor (03) Richard III (02) Romeo and Juliet (02) The Taming of the Shrew The Merchant of Venice As You Like It The Tempest Twelfth Night Macbeth A Midsummer Night's Dream ('97) Much Ado About Nothing Hamlet Romeo & Juliet ('94)
	TWELFTH NIGHT "multi-talented cast ... a great production..." The Stage "... beautifully performed.... a thoroughly enjoyable evening..." Leamington Spa Courier "quality theatre..." BBC Bristol "... one to see this summer." Playing Out "... warm, lively and enthusiastic... " Sheffield Telegraph To view clips from this production, click on the link below TWELFTH NIGHT 2007
	THE WIZARD OF OZ "Magical.... fun and energetic .... " Leamington Spa Courier "... an absolute treat... an evening of pure entertainment..." BBC Bristol "... children's theatre at its best... an unforgettable night..." Sheffield Newspapers "... theatrical magic to delight even the most critical audience member..." Big Issue "... a spectacular performance... " North East Life To view clips from this production, click on the link below The Wizard of Oz
	CRY BLUE MURDER! "... had the audience sniggering from beginning to end ... played superby by the cast..." Leamington Spa Courier "Phil Hemming's brilliant script is packed with outrageous verbal sexual innuendo;... superb peformances... an excellent evening..." Nottingham Evening Post "... funny... clever.... one of this summer's guilty pleasures!" Big Issue "... a lot of laughs... fun..." Manchester Evening News To view clips from this production, click on the link below Cry Blue Murder!
	THE MERCHANT OF VENICE "... delightful touches... some interesting new ideas.... a much needed boost to theatre in Bristol... the actors are valiant troopers performing consistently well..." BBC Bristol "... riveting performance... enormous amount of expression... a pleasurable experience.." The Bristish Theatre Guide "... very talented performers... well directed and beautifully staged... another hit." LeftLion "... a good evening's entertainment...." Leamington Spa Courier To view clips from this production, click on the link below The Merchant of Venice
	ROMEO & JULIET "...lively and energetic... they all work extremely hard... it all zips along seamlessly." The Stage ".. buckets of energy and enthusiasm..." BBC Bristol "... works brilliantly... the best I have ever seen." BBC Nottingham "The six-strong cast... put on a fine display... an excellent production." BBC Coventry & Warwickshire "... a joy... passionate and agonising performances..." Manchester Online
	THE RAILWAY CHILDREN "... the six strong cast deliver the sparkling performances that have been the hallmark of this inventive company for the last fifteen years. It's worth going for the set alone - " The Sheffield Star "... an excellent choice for family entertainment... a very convincing performance." The Stage "A Rail Treat... genuine theatre with a heart and soul ... the action is played out imaginatively and with huge enjoyment by a hard-working cast... theatre at its best..." Rugby Times "The entire cast were excellent... Well done to all involved." Nu News
	THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (06) "... a very enjoyable production... excellent on-stage chemistry... marvellous escapism..." BBC Bristol "... a clear and bold production... " The Stage "Tremendous" BBC Nottingham "... a delight... " Nottingham Evening Post
	TWELFTH NIGHT "... the actors flex their creative muscles in the pit as well as on the stage... " The Stage
	MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (2005) "...imaginative and funny..." "...strong performances... the comic relief is superb." "...a brilliant production and truly enjoyable." "...perfectly timed by an exceptionally talented cast."
	HAMLET (2005) "... a thoroughly entertaining and accessible production..." "The cast of seven performed admirably... all were excellent...a tour-de-force from Peter Collis (Hamlet)... His energy and passion were breath-taking... a superb achievement by director, Peter Mimmack. A fine production, a good night out" "... a quality cast ... Theatre at its best." "...compelling....undoubtedly a hit."
	THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (2005) "The seven strong cast carried it off at just the right tone." "... a great performance.... a brilliant production." "..fine performances...I earnestly suggest you seek them out." "..potently persuasive...another fine job - "
	MACBETH (2004) "thoroughly enjoyable...packed with psychological drama...cleverly staged ...extremely powerful." "powerful performances ... a magical and memorable night out" "slick and innovative ... performances were excellent all round"
	THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (2004) "such an inventive piece of production... more than impressed with every aspect" "Innovative and hilarious... amusing interpretation... accessible to all... a real joy to watch... wonderful performance." "The entire cast were first class."
	A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (2004) "Most impresseive... very much an ensemble piece with good performances all round... It's difficult to fault a funny, fast and endearing production tht never loses momentum." "enchanting and highly physical production... beautifully performed and huge fun" "entertaining and accessible production... deserves our admiration"
	A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (2003) "a sublime performance executed by a brilliant body of hard working actors. The pace was perfect, the casting ideal…completely without flaw…enchanting performance which will linger long in the memory." "an engaging, enchanting production" "superbly imaginative stagecraft… an amazing success. The direction was first rate as were the actors"
	THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR (2003) "Fast and furious, it never floundered for a second…" "With a witty and professional cast the performance was beautifully played out … The seven strong cast's interaction with the audience was excellent …some brilliant acting." "…excellently performed. "
	RICHARD III (2002) "a truly memorable outdoor performance" "excellent acting and imaginative stage direction" "an experience rather than simply a performance" "the audience was ecstatic in its applause"
	ROMEO AND JULIET (2002) "talented without exception - a comic joy" "always innovative" "fast-paced ... it made great theatre" "a memorable performance - glad to be there"
	THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (2001) "An uproarious and thought-provoking production…" "Nothing was tame about this Shrew…" "This was a fast-paced, superbly-directed performance by a hard-working band of travelling players…completely captivated the audience."
	THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (2001) "To single out any of the cast for praise is unfair as they were all brilliant…" "Direction was admirably clear, clever and seamless." "True professionals performing Shakespeare in a way which would have delighted the 'bard' himself."
	AS YOU LIKE IT (2000) "Captivating, sparkling show" "Success building on success" "Brilliant Bard in the park!" " A resounding success"
	THE TEMPEST (2000) "Castle rocked by magnificent Tempest" "Spellbinding!" "A dazzling production that moves at frenetic pace"
	TWELFTH NIGHT (1999) "Heartbreak were clearly born to perform Shakespeare" "This presentation eclipsed all expectations" "Heartbreak's genuinely comical production was laugh-out funny" "Masters of outdoor theatre"
	MACBETH (1998) "The final battle and the defeat of Macbeth were also presented in a spine chilling way, a peak of credible horror which built on all the previous elements of fate, death and evil intertwined in the production" "There were many who, had they been at the RSC, would have found themselves wriggling in their seats by curtain down but here they were left crying for more"
	A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (1997) "Truly professional performance by a gifted ensemble" "One of the best renditions of this mystical comedy ever seen" "Tremendous night for the audience… start of an epic for Heartbreak" "Outstanding production" "Athletic performances" "A spill of fairy magic"
	MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (1996) "A triumphal summer picnic" "Wonderfully funny" "Quality production... slick, entertaining and above all, funny" "A perfect example of how to speak Shakespeare.... catch it if you can”
	HAMLET (1995) “This production certainly finds its way into my top league of Hamlets”
	ROMEO & JULIET (1994) "This impressive production didn't disappoint. Heartbreak have the ability to make Shakespeare accessible without resorting to silly costumes and cheap ad libs. Their success is achieved through a welcoming atmosphere, period style singing, and above all good acting." "In the gathering gloom, hunched figures sat huddled together... each countenance was held fast and could not snatch their eyes from the terrible tragedy unfolding as they watched. In short, Heartbreak Productions' performance of "Romeo and Juliet" was superb ... a small touring theatre group made excellent use of the limited resources ... a very moving experience."