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Glenys Evans |
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We have information on 6 plays by Glenys Evans
. Click on the play name to access any reviews in out archive. Click on
the company's name to read their details on this web site
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| Chasing Rainbows |
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presented in 2009
by Hijinx Theatre |
synopsis:
Based on some of Glenys’ experiences, Chasing Rainbows is the story of Hayley – chosen as the face of inclusion – who is off to London to read her poem at a big conference. On her journey (on the 125 to Paddington), Hayley meets a pompous politician, loses her support worker and makes a new friend in the figure of Kit, a homeless street musician. A rollercoaster journey ensues as we see Hayley finding herself ‘included’ with somebody who is more excluded that she has ever been. As real life collides with theory and box ticking, what has Hayley learnt about choices and inclusion?
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| Full Circle |
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presented in 2008
by Hijinx Theatre |
synopsis:
Full Circle takes it's inspiration from the true story of Andrew Williams, a young man from South Wales, who climbed to Base Camp on Mount Everest in 1996. Through his circle of support and his own determination, Andrew, who has DownÅfs syndrome, achieved something that the majority of us would not even think about attempting.
Full Circle is the triumphant story of a dependent person with an impossible dream. Or is the dream so impossible? After college ends, Andy finds himself alone; he no longer sees his friends, his world becomes smaller. But Andy has a dream...A BIG DREAM. A circle of friends is formed to give support but they find they have taken on a lifetime challenge in a way non of them anticipated - KEEPING A DREAM ALIVE!
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| On the Edge |
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presented in 2006
by Theatr Iolo |
synopsis:
On the Edge is the story of an unexpected reunion between a school bully and his autistic victim.
Dan, autsistic, hard working, takes people literally, he tells a good joke.
Petal, a beautiful young woman, with ambitions to always be able to earn her own living.
Bill, left behind by his old school mates, on a never ending 'Gap Year'.
They meet as young adults in the workplace, where their past lives unravel as they both fall in love with the same person.
The issues teachers may be drawn to explore are well suited to PSE, RE, English and Drama and they include: -bullying -difference, specifically Autism -emotional intelligence (E.Q) -making career and life choices as a young person.
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| Seize the Day |
First
presented in 2006
by Hijinx Theatre |
synopsis:
A new play set in the 1930s in the house of rich aristocratic family Lord and Lady Webb, where hierarchy is strong and you know your place.
Mary, a new young maid, joins the kitchen staff in the lowest position in the house. Mary is seen as someone with no hope of advancement or marriage, in complete contrast to the beautiful but wilful daughter of the house – Miss Julie.
Resisting the demarcation of society, and with the help of a good friend, Mary rises above all expectations…
Perceptions will be challenged, obstacles will be overcome, and prejudices will be re-evaluated in this thought-provoking tale of breaking out.
This play will be of particular interest to people within the learning disabled community.
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| Full Circle |
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presented in 2003
by Hijinx Theatre |
synopsis:
Hijinx's show for people with learning disabilities, written by Glenys Evans and directed by Gaynor Lougher.
Full Circle...Keep your dreams ALIVE
Full Circle is the triumphant story of a dependent person fulfilling his dream through the support of a circle of friends.
The story reflects the experience of many young people with a learning disability who find themselves socially isolated after they finish college. Whilst their peers may leave home they often remain - their world becomes smaller. In the story, through a brother's insight, a circle of friends is formed to give support but they find they have taken on a lifetime challenge in a way none of them anticipated - KEEPING A DREAM ALIVE!
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| Mole in a Hole |
First
presented in 2001
by Theatr Iolo |
synopsis:
Mole in a Hole is a companion piece to the highly acclaimed Days with Frog and Toad and Telling Tales presented by Theatr Iolo in 1998 and 1999. Mole's best friend has not turned up for his Birthday. Mole is left alone at home in the rain. He is jealous. A terrible sadness comes over him; he is bored, miserable and fed-up. However, as the day progresses Mole discovers, with the help of his old friend Ant, that by using his imagination he can gain access to a wonderful world right under his nose. Mole in a Hole is about friendship, about the riches of the natural world and about the power of the imagination.
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