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This was a powerful event. And they got it right from the military person's ability to use the F-word as a verb, a noun, an adverb and adjective (sometimes all in the same sentence) to the chasm that separates enlisted and officers. There was the poignant scene of how powerful letters from home become when you are far away and in harm's way. There was the delightful depiction of the "mid tour riot" when living with the stinky feet of your mates gets to be just a little much and you have the overwhelming need to hit something or somebody. Black Watch writers got the goofy and silly games that soldiers having been using to pass the time from the beginning of the world. They got the sounds of terror and the fear of the unknown and brought it to us. They got the sorrow of the fact that young men die for old men's greed. Fabulous. Shame on Norfolk for not filling the seats of every performance. Collapse

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This multimedia masterpiece leaves its audience in awe. The coordination of lighting, video, choreography, sound and song is what makes this a must see. Truly unlike anything you have ever seen before! Collapse

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We may not see the like of this production in this area again - quite a stunning piece. Thanks to the Arts Festival for having the guts to bring it

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This is theater for people who don't usually go to the theater, and for those who do. I drove 4 1/2 hours each way (on a holiday weekend!) to see this show, and I'm glad I did. If you're in or around the military, or at just have strong opinions either way about our adventure in Iraq, you need to see this. It's beautifully produced and acted, with intense and densely layered sound effects and music. And the brilliant video effects are by Fifty Nine Productions Ltd., which also worked on the Metropolitan Opera's gorgeous production of "Satyagraha," about M.K. Gandhi. It isn't often that state-of-the-art theatrical techniques meet state-of-the-world problems almost in real time. And the young men who muscle their way through the two hours of "Black Watch" act as if their lives depended on it. The show is both an inspiration to everyone trying to figure the Middle Eastern mess out, and a haunting tribute to soldiers still in harm's way. Collapse

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Black Watch is one of the most powerful pieces of theater I have seen in years. The cast is amazing and the stage craft will blow you away. This is truly a world class production and the Virginia Arts Festival should be commended for bringing it to Norfolk. Collapse

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I was hesitant to go to this play, because I generally don't like foul or vulgar language. But once you get into it, the language becomes a part of what you must accept to have sympathy for what the characters are going through. If you ever wanted to have a clue of the reality of what our soldiers are living through over there, then you must see this play. Collapse

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The National Theatre of Scotland brings a level of intensity and creativity to a most powerful play. At once "pro soldier" and "anti-war" this is a place for those of us who cannot begin to imagine what it must be like to be in the middle of this conflict. We all know one of these boys/men/soldiers. And now a glimpse into their psyche and the true sacrifice that they make. Amazing acting, visionary staging, and incredible sound effects allow you to be very much in the moment. Don't miss Black Watch Collapse

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Powerful and moving theatre. It must be experienced to be understood. An extraordinary undertaking of the Virginia Arts Festival

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This is really an artistic masterpiece. The music, lighting and staging are brilliantly worked into the performance and the actors are remarkable. The experience from sitting in the front row makes you feel like you are a part of the drama. This is something that everyone should see. Collapse

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Who knew that a kite could be the size of a ladybug and fly like one? Or that you can actually fly a kite indoors without a wind machine? This exhibit has everything going for it--loads of colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, kite-making, kite-flying, and fun for everyone. Even Charlie Brown might get his kite off the ground after a visit to Portsmouth! Collapse

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