In partnership with Swansea Museum, National Waterfront Museum and Technocamps

Why are there so many different species?

Multi award-winning Theatr na nÓg invite you on an adventure with one of the greatest scientists of all time, as he seeks to answer this age-old conundrum. 

Born in Wales, Alfred Russel Wallace came up with the theory of evolution at the same time as Charles Darwin after stumbling upon an unusual beetle in the Neath Valley. Set sail on a fantastic journey from Wales to Brazil and the Malay Archipelago, exploring jungles and remote islands as we follow in Wallace’s footsteps and see how his theory came to light.  

The play includes magical storytelling, an interactive element in which the audience embark on their own expedition and the chance to:

* Learn what life was like for Victorian explorers
* Uncover the secrets of the amazing natural world around you
* Find out how you can support nature with environmentalism, sustainability and conservation

 

Perfect for Yrs 5 & 6
 

Cast
Kate Elis
Mary Wallace/Teacher/Henry Walter Bates/Lady Bird
James Ifan
Alfred Russel Wallace
Richard Nichols
Thomas Wallace/John Wallace/Ferryman/William Wall
Production
Geinor Styles
Writer & Director
Ian Barnard
Sound Designer
Geraint Chinnock
Production Manager
Ruby Gibbens
Puppet Designer & Maker
Daniel Lloyd
Assistant Director
Frances Norburn
Designer
Barnaby Southgate
Composer & Musical Director
Hristo Takov
Lighting Designer
Visual Story
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