It has long been accepted that there was a Welshman in Shakespeare’s company. Roles such as Sir Hugh Evans, Glyndwr and, of course, Fluellen provide the evidence. But who he was remains a mystery. Francis Hardy has put his imagination to work and has come up with the highly plausible (although, historically, totally unfounded) answer that he was Ianto Pugh who left rural Wales to seek his fortune in the big city as the world’s first Welsh stand-up comedian. Once there, he met a dramatist with one small theatrical success and a big writer’s block. So, being the decent person he was, he wrote the Bard’s plays for him. However, “Alls Well In Taffs Well”, “MacBethan”, “Romeo & Blodwyn” and “The Coracle of Errors” soon started raising a few eyebrows and he found that there was big trouble waiting in the wings… Starring in this hilarious one-man show is the popular Swansea-based actor and entertainer KEVIN JOHNS who, later this year, will be playing Widow Twankey in his thirteenth successive pantomime at Swansea’s Grand Theatre. He also recently made his debut in “legitimate” Shakespeare when he made a big hit as the Gravedigger in Fluellen`s production of “Hamlet”. The show, directed by Fluellen`s Artistic Director PETER RICHARDS, opens on August 24th in the Grand Theatre Arts Wing before embarking on a short tour incorporating the following venues. There is a nation-wide tour (that will include a London venue) planned for spring 2012. GRAND THEATRE ARTS WING, SWANSEA (August 24th. 7.15pm) GRAND PAVILION, PORTHCAWL (August 26th .7.30pm) SAVOY THEATRE, MONMOUTH (September 16th 7.30pm) TENBY FESTIVAL, CHURCH HOUSE, TENBY (September 17th 8.00pm) TAFFY SHAKESPEARE is being sponsored by Mason Gordon Holiday Homes, who are offering 2 free tickets for the venue of your choice in a free draw on their website www.masongordonholidayhomes.com For further information contact Fluellen Theatre Company 01792 368269 www.fluellentheatre.co.uk (NB Fluellen`s website is being re-launched and will be available to visit from 23rd August) |
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Monday, August 22, 2011 |
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