It was the second film adaptation of an entire Discworld novel (following the Welcome to the Discworld short, which was based on a fragment of the 1991 novel Reaper Man, and the Soul Music series).
Wyrd Sisters is at the Gate Arts Centre in Roath, Cardiff, until November 8.Wyrd Sisters is a six-part animated television adaptation of the book of the same name by Terry Pratchett, produced by Cosgrove Hall Films, and first broadcast on. They’re already planning to put on a performance of Witches Abroad between April 8 – you can find out more at If you’re a Pratchett fan, or even if you just like a laugh, Wyrd Sisters is a must. This isn’t the first Pratchett story Monstrous Productions have tackled and it won’t be the last. He managed to chew the scenery with villainous intent, despite the complete lack of actual scenery. The entire cast did an amazing job, with many or them bringing multiple roles to life.Īll three witches played their parts to perfection, but the stand-out player was Jes Hynes as Lord Felmet. I wasn’t forced to take part, just sit back and enjoy the witches’ hilarious heckling a few seats down from me. To me, fun is a four-letter word, and not just because I can’t spell. There is nothing guaranteed to put me on edge as much as joining in. Some of the actors sat down in the front row, my heart sank as I sensed audience participation.
It doesn’t have as many sharp edges.”ĭuring one scene, there is a play within the play. You can sort of tell the difference if you look closely. Imagine putting Macbeth, Hamlet and Pratchett’s hilarious take on the world of fantasy into a cauldron until it hubbled and bubbled. If you aren’t familiar with Terry Pratchett’s world, Wyrd Sisters features the ghost of a murdered king, an evil Duke and, of course, the three witches. I don’t know how they did it, but with no scenery and very few props, just the odd table or teapot, the Monstrous Productions Theatre Company managed to magic up the Discworld.įrom the opening scene where the three witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat meet – all played brilliantly by Ellen Warren, Zoe Azzopardi and Lowri Belson – it was like seeing the much-loved book come to life. So, how could a small-budget local theatre production of Wyrd Systers, starring one of my favourite Discworld characters Granny Weatherwax, possibly hope to hold up? The phenomenally successful series has even had a few big budget TV airings starring the likes of David Jason and Michelle Dockery. I’ve been reading about the adventures happening on the back of Great A’Tuin, the world weary turtle, for most of my life. Like Starfleet, Tatooine and the Tardis, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld is hallowed ground for geeks.
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