To celebrate the hundredth anniversary since his birth, Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon, the title of a poem written by Dylan when he was 14, is a dramatic portrait of the poet's chaotic, frequently hilarious, and all too brief life, Performances are at Swansea Grand Theatre's Arts Wing Depot Studio on Friday 14th & Saturday 15th February at 7.45pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2.00pm. This show is suitable for people aged 14 and over.Located in a BBC studio, it sets some of Dylan's famous broadcasts and iconic works alongside vivid reminiscences of his clownish antics in pubs, bars and parties, and his encounters with a host of eccentric and volatile women. Performed by Rhodri Miles, (Richard II-Hollow Crown Series, Eastern Promises, Atlantis, Game of Thrones), who returns to Swansea Grand Theatre after his sell-out tour of the critically acclaimed Burton, winner of the Best International Show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival - 2010. This solo show is directed by the award-winning director and actor, Gareth Armstrong (Shylock, My Darling Clemmie, Rape of Lucrece, Becoming Marilyn), and is written by Gwynne Edwards (Burton, Dylan Thomas in America). "I will be running out of Welsh iconic figures after this" says Rhodri. "The most important thing to remember when playing famous figures (just look at Michael Sheen's creations) is to capture the person's essence as opposed to doing a straight impersonation." Dylan Thomas: Clown in the Moon is co-produced by Swansea Grand Theatre and is supported and funded by the Arts council of Wales. Tickets for this highly acclaimed portrayal of Wales' wondrous wordsmith are available from the Box Office on 01792 475715 or can be purchased online at www.swanseagrand.co.uk and are £10.00* and £9.00* with a concession. * All tickets are subject to a 50p Restoration Fund contribution |
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