Theatr Iolo

we have 40 plays by Theatr Iolo in our database . Click on the name of the play to read reviews we have in our database.

• Penblydd Poenus Pete [ 2014]
  author: Gary Own
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  Mae’r cynhyrchiad, dan gyfarwyddyd Kevin Lewis, yn dilyn helynt teulu, Mam (Jenny Livsey), Dad (Richard Nichols), dau o blant (Sion Alun Davies, Ceri Lloyd) a Cadi’r gath (Meilir Rhys Williams). Mae Dad yn dweud nad yw eisiau unrhyw ffwdan ar ei ben-blwydd. Felly mae Mam yn ei gymryd ar ei air: ni wna hi na’r plant ddim byd ar gyfer pen-blwydd Dad. Ond, mae Dad yn gandryll nad oes neb wedi gwneud dim ar gyfer ei ben-blwydd. A phan fydd rhwystredigaeth Dad a phŵer dinistriol y gath yn dod ynghyd, mae’n achosi anrhefn mewn aduniad teuluol.
  
  
• Missing [ 2009]
  author: Charles Way
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  A gripping story of a brother desperately searching for his missing sister in a sinister world of deceit and unknown peril. It is a modern day fairytale about two poor children surviving desperate circumstances through a rich mix of imaginative power, loyalty, love and sheer cunning.
  
  
• Under the Carpet [ 2007]
  author: Sarah Argent
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  Nonno and Lol have lived together for a long, long time. They love finding and telling stories – they find stories in their heads, they find stories under the carpet, they find stories in the washbasket, in fact, they find stories in everything around them. But one day, Nonno can’t find a story anywhere …… Inspired by stories told to Theatr Iolo by nursery children in South Wales, ‘Under the Carpet’ is an enchanting performance with music which transports the audience to a world of friendship and arguments, washing and stories.
  
  
• On the Edge [ 2006]
  author: Glenys Evans
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  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.
  
  
• Sibrwd yn y Nos [ 2006]
  author: Noel Greig
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  Gan Noel Greig addasiad gan Siôn Eirian Mae'n ddrama fywiog ddi-amser sy'n ymestyn dychymyg a galluoedd ieithyddol y gynulleidfa. Mae'n sôn am fan lle mae cewri'n rheoli, lle nad oes hawl gan neb i fynegi eu hunain trwy gân na stori, a lle mae pobl gyffredin bodoli dan gysgod a gormes. "Ar ochr mynydd, rhywle yng Nghymru, mae Alff, Patshyn a Sosban yn adrodd eu straeon a chanu eu caneuon.......ond mae nhw'n byw yng nghysgod y cewri ac mae'r nos yn dod..............." Mae'r cynhyrchiad yn addas i flynyddoedd 2, 3, a 4, - oedran 6 -9. This play is an adaptation of Noel Greig's play "Whispers in the Dark" by Sion Eirian and was commissioned as a co-production between Theatr Iolo and Theatr Gwent in 1998. A second production was co-produced by Theatr Iolo, Theatr Gwent and Theatr Spectacle in 2006. The play was published in "Nid Ar Chwarae Bach" Edited by Eirwen Hopkins, published by Argraff.
  
  
• Whose Shoes? [ 2006]
  author: Mike Kenny
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  Theatr Iolo presents a production of the delightful children's play, "Whose Shoes" by the acclaimed children's playwright Mike Kenny. Eldamina loves to dance. She loves to dance so much that Cinderella even gave her the famous glass slippers to dance in. Eldamina dances for anyone who will watch. But one day her enjoyment is shattered when there is a new arrival - a baby sister. And she discovers that the baby sister will one day inherit the beloved glass slippers. In a rage, Eldamina throws her shoes to the bottom of a lake."If I can't have them, then nobody can!" Find out what Eldamina does next, the journey she takes and how far she will go to get her shoes back. An uplifting tale of jealousy, tantrums, dancing, music and sisterly love.
  
  
• Warrior Square [ 2006]
  author: Nick Wood
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  The exciting story of a brother and sister’s escape to the United Kingdom. Persecuted for being different, Andrea and Riva are forced to flee their homeland, and now they must learn to live in a country very different from their own. This powerful new play explores and challenges stereotyped images of refugees and asylum seekers. Warrior Square is a moving play about loneliness, friendship and hope. Giving young people a chance to put themselves in someone else’s shoes, this is dynamic storytelling theatre at its best. Commissioned and produced by Nottingham Playhouse Roundabout Company, it has been produced in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Croatia and Bosnia. Theatr Iolo’s production will be the first in Wales. Warrior Square was selected for the Berlin Theatre Festival , and won the Brudder Grimm Prize in 2003.
  
  
• That's Mine [ 2006]
  author: Sarah Argent
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  Two friends play together - One wants to let off steam; the other wants to sit quietly. One wants to be mischievous; the other wants to be good. One wants to make a mess; the other wants to be tidy. One wants to rummage through his friend’s possessions; the other wants him to leave them alone. Music, story and imaginative use of objects will transport the audience into a magical world of friendship and play in an intimate performance for the very young. That's Mine! is a new play brought to you by the team which created Theatr Iolo's highly-acclaimed Are We There Yet?.
  
  
• The Room [ 2002]
  author: Paul Conway
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  'Boys have no imagination' ...that's what Mandy thinks. Her imagination is her sanctuary. Mandy hears things, and sees them too. But she's not going to share the secrets of The Room with anyone, especially not Greg, the step-brother she doesn't want. Another fascinating play commisioned by Theatr Iolo from playwright Paul Conway, The Room explores family dynamics in a moving and humerous way, resulting in a relevant and entertaining experience for young people
  
  
• Mole in a Hole [ 2001]
  author: Glenys Evans and Kevin Lewis
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  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.
  
  
• Bison & Sons [ 2001]
  author: Pauline Mol [Translated by Rina Vergano]
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  Power, love and sibling rivalry are at the heart of Bison & Sons. Set in a timeless forgotton back street, three brothers sit around in a dirty kitchen. In the absence of their father, who has left to save the family business, the brothers embark on adventurous journeys, fantasising they are heroes and fighting for their father's chair. Bison & Sons which toured to great acclaim in Holland, is a powerful and comic depiction of the complicated, often rudderless relationships within the family.
  
  
• Box of Secrets [ 2000]
  author: devised by the company
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  Directed by Kevin Lewis. Actors: Cari Munn & Zoe Baskerville Musician: Paul Hughes Box of Secrets explores the situation of FINN & MOLLY who are lost in the woods in the middle of winter. They encounter a boy asleep in the snow clutching a cardboard box. Who is he? Where does he come from? What secrets are contained within his box? MOLLY makes friends with the boy - coaxing him into revealing his secret. The box is empty but by using his imagination he can conjure up whatever he wants. MOLLY joins in the game and together they enjoy taking things out of the box. FINN is jealous and it is revealed that at some point in the past she was involved in bullying the boy and trying to destroy his box. FINN is genuinely contrite when faced with the consequences of her actions. The boy forgives her and there is a reconciliation.
  
  
• The Stringman [ 2000]
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• Marcos [ 2000]
  author: Kevin Lewis
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  Following the mythical, yet true, story of a boy who grows up in the wild, but is later found and brought to the city to be 'tamed', Marcos challenges the younger audience to examine and question man's relationship to animals. As the tale unfolds, and Marcos relates his experiences, with the props around him transforming into animals, themes such as growing up, making sense of the world, and bullying are also explored. Environmental issues and man's relationship to the natural world are a hot topic of debate and concern in today's ever-increasing technological society. Theatr Iolo's production of Marcos explores these themes, and presents them in a magical, enchanting and digestible way to young people aged 7-11. Each performance is accompanied by a teacher's work pack with suggestions for follow up work across the curriculum. Performances last 45 minutes, and will be followed by a short discussion.
  
  
• Telling Tales [ 1999]
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• The Lost Boys [ 1999]
  author: Paul Conway
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  The Lost Boys tells the story of ANT, REEBOX, EGGY and GERRY. They think they are tough guys on the tough streets. The girls who know them think they are stupid and childish with their tough guy lies and their tough guy walks. Reebox says it's not coo! to do your homework, it's not cool to turn up in class, it's not cool to learn. One day he shouts, "Let's show the swots and the bookworms. Let's give them something to talk about." ...and The Lost Boys' gripping story builds to a shocking climax. 111 performances in schools plus an open evening for invited guests and a public performance at Dempsey's Pub Theatre, including a sell out performance at Half Moon Theatre, London, and 2 performances at Agor Drwsau, International Festival of Theatre for Young People in Aberystwyth.
  
  
• Half a Pound of Treacle [ 1998]
  author: Philip Michel
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• The Rock [ 1998]
  author: Peter Rumney
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• Gwrthryfel [ 1997]
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• 3D [ 1997]
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• Days with Frog and Toad [ 1997]
  author: adapted by the company
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  The project was created by Theatr Iolo, for Infant schools, from stories by Arnold Lobel. Set in a Waiting for Godot/Laurel & Hardeyesque world, the piece explores and celebrates the friendship of two characters, Frog & Toad. It deals with themes of instant versus delayed gratification; fear and courage, the making and breaking of friendships, loneliness and choosing to spend time alone. The project was designed to appeal to a wide age range in the Infant school (including Nurseries) with a Teachers' Resource Pack complementing the production with specifically targeted ideas for the different ages in the school. Artistically, Frog & Toad was a synthesis of elements that had been strong in previous work by Theatr Iolo for this age group. A strong and imaginative sense of storytelling aims to deal with themes of concern to a young child in an unpatronising way. Original music and sound effects were composed by Paula Gardiner and involved live cello and percussion as well as the use of everyday objects and was an extremely successful element of the piece which Theatr Iolo plans to develop further. For the second tour Paula Gardiner was the musician and played guitar and double bass. Because of the nature of the piece various new markets were opened e.g. art centres, nurseries, family audiences and these were developed during the re-tour of Summer 1998. In Austria the company played to older pupils, 10-13, and ran workshops for pupils learning English. The production was analysed and criticised by a group of international writers and considered to be one of the best productions in the festival. A Croatian writer, Borivoj Radakovic, said of the piece "reminiscent of Waiting for Godot the humanity, deep seated humour and tenderness of Frog & Toad truly warms the heart".
  
  
• The Party [ 1997]
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• Avo Penn [ 1997]
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• Box of Fear [ 1996]
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• Knights in the City / Marchogion yn y Ddinas [ 1996]
  author: Philip Michel
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• Rough Magic [ 1995]
  author: devised by the company
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  Rough Magic was an educational piece to confront issues on bullying for primary school children. Actors included: Robert Harper Philip Michell Anita Davis
  
  
• Stars [ 1995]
  author: Lucy Gough
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  A play for 10 to 12 year olds about a search for the end of the universe, commissioned by Theatr Iolo and Cardiff Science Museum, 'Techniquest'. Performed late 1995.
  
  
• The Carpet, The Cook and Cockatoo [ 1995]
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• Watchers of the Night Sky [ 1995]
  author: Lucy Gough
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• Carreg Haneision [ 1995]
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• Carpet of Dreams [ 1994]
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• Garden of Delights [ 1993]
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• Bag Dancing [ 1993]
  author: Kevin Lewis
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• City of Dreams [ 1993]
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• By a Thread [ 1992]
  author: Lucy Gough
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  Young Peoples Theatre linked to the curriculum for 5th and 6th years and taking place as four characters flee from a civil war. Commissioned and toured by Theatr Iolo. Performed at Cambria Arts Festival, Tregaron in April 1998 Tony Grady - The Belgrade Theatre Coventry. "...full of subtle use of dramatic action, image and object, rather than words, to carry meaning. To give an example: the boy and girl feeding each other chocolate. I would say that this short sequence contains all of the ambiguities, contradictions and ambivalence of their relationship at this point-."
  
  
• Journey [ 1992]
  author: devised by the company
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  Inspired by the paintings and sculptures of Picasso, Journey tells the story of an old woman returning to the place where she was born. Along the way she meets an old sea captain and his friend - a talking bird. Neither wants anything to do with the other, but soon they come to realise that they must share and co-operate if they want to continue on with their Journey Journey explores themes which are very real to younger children - friendship, sharing, mutual dependency and creativity.
  
  
• Leonardo [ 1992]
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• Gwreiddiau [ 1991]
  author: Sera Moore Williams
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• The Storytelling Stone [ 1991]
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• The Flood [ 1990]
  author: Charles Way
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  Chris Wallis commissioned this play from Charlie Wayfor performance at the Unicorn Theatre for Children in 1987. They gave the first performance. The Theatr Iolo performance was the first in Wales