By Willy Russell

The hit comedy by the writer of Blood Brothers and Educating Rita is back. And this time it’s in Welsh. 
Cool Cymru has landed in Merthyr and for the youngsters life has never been so good; it’s Stereophonics, Catatonia and alcopops all the way for them. 
Not for our Shirl. Shirley’s a girl who thinks her best days might be behind her, the years of drudgery and chips and egg have taken their toll. But Shirley’s about to take a leap into the unknown that will rock her world. Join her as she leaves her home for a fun-filled fortnight in Greece that will change her life forever.
Starring Shelley Rees (BBC Radio Cymru, Pobol Y Cwm), Shirley Valentine is the life-enhancing, feelgood comedy that we all need right now. Suitable for learners, fluent Welsh speakers and anyone in between. Bring yourself, bring your friends, but above all bring your sense of humour and join Shirley Valentine on the holiday of a lifetime.

A new collaboration, Y Consortiwm Cymraeg has been established by the award-winning Theatr na nÓg, Awen Cultural Trust, Theatr Soar and The Welfare Ystradgynlais to present high-quality accessible Welsh language theatre. Y Consortiwm Cymraeg also aims to produce a programme of participation for communities to improve their language skills and also engage in arts and culture on their doorstep. Together, we have joined forces to rekindle the vitality and value of live theatre venues to our communities. 
Y Consortiwm’s wheels were already in motion pre the COVID pandemic, but as cultural centres locked down, we realised that the need for these creative hubs was even greater – to help safeguard the future of Welsh language in the valleys, and to support thriving communities beyond the Covid Pandemic.
To find out more about how you can get involved with the engagement activities taking place alongside our productions email Carys Wehden carys@theatr-nanog.co.uk 

Cast
Shelley Rees
Shirley Valentine
Production
Willy Russell
Writer
Geinor Styles
Director
Manon Eames
Welsh Translation
Tonya Smith
Assistant Director
Charly Brookman
Stage Manager
Cara Hood
Lighting Designer
Jacob Hughes
Designer
Molly Jefferies
Technical Stage Manager
Alison Palmer
Stage Manager
Bookings
Tue, 29th Mar
7:30PM
Memo Arts Centre, Barry
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Wed, 30th Mar
7:30PM
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
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Thu, 31st Mar
2:00PM
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
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Fri, 1st Apr
7:30PM
Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl
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