Review of Theatr na n'Og from the theatre dance and drama in Wales web site

Warm and winning fast-paced romp

This review first appeared inthe South Wales Eveening Post

Theatr na n'Og

Theatr na n'Og- The Princess and the Hunter , Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea , April 25, 2006

Anyone who doubts the value of the performing arts in terms of helping young people to gain confidence and a greater knowledge of the world around them should examine the extraordinary work done by Neath-based company Theatr na n'Óg.

The company has been providing a bilingual theatrical experience to schools throughout Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot and Bridgend for over two decades - a valuable service which has provided many young children with their first ever experience of live theatre - and this co-production with Theatr Brycheiniog sees them sharing their skills with a wider audience.

This fast-paced musical romp, directed by Geinor Styles, takes its inspiration from the 7th century legend of Saint Melangell, whose anti-hunting sentiments were somewhat ahead of their time: this version of the story, peppered with smart dialogue, catchy songs and nicely realised characterisations from its eight-strong cast, sees Melangell(Angharad Lee)springing from the imagination of a little girl who knows the story off by heart, and her dreams take her into a magical land in which woodland animals unite against hunter Brochwel(Daniel Lloyd)and the villainous wolf Rheibus (Simon Armstrong).

Carys Gwilym, Phylip Harries, Dyfrig Morris, Sion Llwyd and Jennifer Vaughan complete the line-up in this warm and winning piece of theatre which captivated its predominantly young audience on the afternoon that I attended: no mean feat given the fact that young children can so often be the harshest critics of all.

The Princess and the Hunter ends its run in Swansea on Saturday, after which it can be seen at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven (April 25-26)and the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff(April 28-29). For ticket details contact 01639 641 771.

Reviewed by: Graham Williams

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