Black Yak

I was just wondering if any body saw the latest black yak production, I myself missed it (due to events beyond my control) and after seeing their shows at the state one acts I was wondering if the show was just as good.

Hi LillyYou risk causing some upset to the members of Blak Yak (note the spelling).:)I saw the latest Blak Yak offering, Wyrd Sisters, on the second night of performance. This is Blak Yak's third production of a stage adaption of Terry Pratchett's work.Who's Terry Pratchett (TP)? You may well ask! I'm not going to answer. There are plenty of other people frequenting these message boards that could provide you with a more satisfactory answer.For fans of TP the production was an event not to be missed and apparently in the second week of the season they turned out in their droves. The second last performance was declared fancy dress - come as your favourite Pratchett character! That really would have been something to see. TP's plays take place on an imaginary Discworld peopled by dwarves, witches, wizards, an orangutan, an ambulant receptacle and an emaciated gentleman in a black cloak with a scythe and hourglass!I had the pleasure of seeing Blak Yak's previous two TP extravaganzas and knew enough to read the book and play before I went to ensure I would enjoy all the "in" jokes.The company struggled bravely with a sprawling work that spanned a small continent, 18 years and two dozen scenes. I don't feel it succeeded as well as their first effort a couple of years ago and I don't know that the production was on a par with Blak Yak's entries in the Sate Festival. But the show had its moments - these were often accompanied by a loud bang and a puff of smoke (guess who has a licensed pyrotechnician) - and the characters were memorable and familiar to anyone with a knowledge of TP's work.Blak Yak have done very well over the years attracting an audience wishing to see staging of TP's work. I hope they don't rely on the appeal of TP to keep this audience.CheersGrant