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Landmark Production Llwyth revived for Edinburgh Festival Fringe & Second Welsh Tour |
The first co-production between Sherman Cymru & Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru will see a Welsh language play being showcased for the first time at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.The two leading Welsh theatre companies have joined forces to stage a new production of ‘Llwyth (Tribe)’ by the award winning writer Dafydd James. Rugby international night in Cardiff and the tribes are out in force. Wales has lost, but four gay friends are determined to have a night to remember… whatever the cost. Originally produced by Sherman Cymru in April 2010, ‘Llwyth’ received rave reviews and played to packed theatres throughout Wales, as well as having a sell-out run in London. Now, ‘Llwyth’ has been selected by the British Council to form part of their International Showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival between 20-28 August 2011 before returning to Wales for a final tour. This is the first time tht a Welsh lnaguage play has been selected for this biennial event. Llwyth is directed by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s Artistic Director Arwel Gruffydd and stars Simon Watts, Danny Grehan, Paul Morgans & Michael Humphreys. Arwel Gruffydd comments: “Being selected to be part of the British Council showcase is a fantastic opportunity for both Sherman Cymru and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. This exciting partnership allows for a gloriously uplifting vision of Wales to be played out to an international audience at Edinburgh, as well as giving Welsh audiences the opportunity to see this landmark play once again.” Llwyth is at St George’s West Church as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 20-28 August 2011 at 11:45am - all performances will be with English surtitles. Following the festival, Llwyth will tour Wales to the Richard Burton Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff (13-16 September 2011); Galeri Caernarfon (21-22 September); Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan (23 September); Y Llwyfan, Carmarthen (26-27 September); Theatr John Ambrose, Rhuthun (29 September) and Gartholwg Community Centre, Pontypridd (01 October). Each venue will feature surtitled performances. For further information on the Llwyth tour, go to www.shermancymru.co.uk or www.theatr.com. |
| Sherman Cymru & Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru web site: www.theatr.com |
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Monday, May 23, 2011 |
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