Emily Godfrey: Hope in The Shadow Factory

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Emily Godfrey discusses how domestic life changed in a war torn country.

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Irati Aguirrezabalaga Berra: Aesthetic Vs Plot – The Shadow Factory

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Irati Aguirrezabalaga Berra writes in detail about how the plot and set work in tandem throughout the show.

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Euan Cook: The Shadow Factory – A Silhouette of Hope

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Euan Cook writes about how direction and incredible set pieces can completely transform a show.

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Rebecca Golding: Up, Up and Away – Howard Brenton’s The Shadow Factory is a Soaring Success

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Rebecca Golding reviews the show, praising both the professional and community company.

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Rebecca Davies: The Shadow Factory – a celebration of local history

Earlier this semester University of Southampton English students taking an introductory module on the history of theatre and film had an opportunity to review Howard Brenton’s hugely popular play, The Shadow Factory, at Nuffield Southampton Theatres. Rebecca Davies writes about how the lighting and projection was used to enhance the story to great effect.

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