A young boy dreams of escaping the humdrum reality of life in Swansea as WWI rages. He signs up for excitement he believes the war will bring, leaving behind his family, friends and shellshocked elder brother. War is far from the boys own adventure he thought it would be and on a fateful night during the dreadful battle for Mametz Wood in July 1916, his life passes before his eyes as he is stranded in a muddy bomb crater.
Told in their own inimitable style, Theatr na nÓg mixes the harsh realities of warfare with moments of magic, incorporating the words of the First World War poets amongst others with beguiling Welsh folk music to tell a devastating tale of family, love and loss.
The show was fantastic, the children and I were captivated by the story, and the performances by the very talented actors. Another successful production by Theatr na nÓg - We all real enjoyed! Thank you.
Blaenrhonddan Primary School
Cast
Aled Herbert
Charlie/Dad/Branwen/General/German Soldier
Carwyn Jones
Davey
Chris Kinahan
Rhys/Sgt Major/Bronwen/General
Tonya Smith
Rose
Although the children were only year 3 and 4, they were totally captivated by the performance. Many of the things we had already discussed in school appeared in the play so it was very relevant to them. A thoroughly enjoyable and worth while visit. Diolch yn fawr.
Nantyffyllon Primary
Production
Keiron Self
Writer
Geinor Styles
Director
Lisa Briddon
Stage Manager
Kitty Callister
Designer
Gethin Evans
Assistant Director
Aly Holmes
Assistant Stage Manager
Ceri James
Lighting Designer
Lewis Jones
Sound Designer
Jak Poore
Composer
Emma Stevens Johnson
Voice and Accent Coach
Phil Williams
Movement Director
Fantastic production. A real springboard for class based work.
Maes yr Hael Primary School
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