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Tickets for Unique Performance of Blodeuwedd On Sale     

Tickets for Unique Performance of Blodeuwedd On Sale

Tickets for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s exciting production of Saunders Lewis’ famous play, Blodeuwedd go on sales today and the company urges the audience to book their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

The Welsh language national theatre company will perform Blodeuwedd on the site of Tomen y Mur, Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd – the spiritual home of Blodeuwedd – and tickets are now on sales from Galeri Caernarfon for £15/£12 with further discounts for groups.

Arwel Gruffydd, Artistic Director of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru is the director of this site specific, open air production and the theatre is very glad to announce the names of the actors as follows:

Blodeuwedd – Morfydd Clark
Gronw Pebr – Rhys Bidder
Llew – Iddon Jones
Gwydion – Glyn Pritchard
Rhagnell – Non Haf
Penteulu Penllyn – Martin Thomas
Gwas / Milwr - Owain Llyr Edwards.

The production will open on 05 July 2013 until 20 July 2013, with a preview night on 04 July where the ticket will be at a reduced price. On Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday’s there will be a matinee and evening performance.

As this is an open air production, and the Summer in Wales is so unpredictable, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru are urging the audience to dress depending on the weather and to ensure that they wear appropriate footwear for walking on uneven surfaces.

Arwel Gruffydd, Artistic Director of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru said: “If any play can justify calling itself the main play of the Welsh language, then surelyBlodeuwedd is that play? With every line a wonderful piece of poetry, its themes, and the craft of Saunders Lewis, it is an honor for us all to work with this beautiful classic.

He continued: “By performing the play at Tomen y Mur, that is such a wonderful location, will surely add some magic to the play.

“2013 has been am amazing year for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, with nearly every ticket for every show sold. I am certain that Blodeuwedd will be as popular and I urge everyone to book your tickets now!”

To book tickets contact Galeri Caernarfon on 01286 685222 or www.galericaernarfon.com
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