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‘Richard Parker’ arrives back in South Wales following an enthusiastic reaction from the London audiences |
Do we live in a world where coincidence is a reality or are we simply living in a world filled with so many people that sooner or later events of sheer coincidence are bound to happen?Written by Owen Thomas, this darkly comic two hander starring actors Gareth John Bale and Alastair Sill, explores a chance encounter aboard a ferry between a man called Richard Parker and an enigmatic stranger who, through a series of revelations, is set to change Richard's life forever. Exploring the notion of fate and coincidence the play began life as a 20 minute one - act piece performed as part of Cardiff’s 3D Theatre Company’s highly successful ‘Zufall’ production last year. “Original innovative and a must see for all. One of the freshest plays to come out of Wales!!” Chantal Lee-Gan Co-Producer, Nia Wyn Jones, explains why they had to bring ‘Richard Parker’ back: “ ‘Richard Parker’ was a huge hit with the audience. Gareth Bale, one of the actors in the play, delivered such a blistering rendition of an intricate and technically challenging monologue, that he received a rousing round of applause mid-performance!” Following the success of the one-act version of Richard Parker, 3D Theatre Company invited the writer, Owen Thomas, to develop the work further into a two act play. The extended version will now tour South Wales having begun its journey on September 20th 2009 at the celebrated ‘Hen and Chickens Theatre in Islington, London. Co-producer Hannah Wynn Jones explained: “It’s a dream come true to have the support not only from Wales based venues but further afield too. It’s a great achievement that we’ve managed to organise this ambitious tour as we also hold down full time jobs!” 3D Theatre Company was established in the summer of 2003 at Aberystwyth University by three friends who shared the same interest and enthusiasm for one thing –the theatre. Nia Wyn Jones from Aberdaron, Hannah Wynn Jones from Colwyn Bay and Catrin Wyn Jones from Llanelli. Good friends and now business partners. Co-Producer Catrin explains how they got together: “When we graduated from the University of Wales Aberystwyth in 2003, many of our friends and fellow students started rock groups and were gigging. So we thought why couldn’t we be part of something creative too? Putting on a play should be like a gig - an enjoyable night out with no pretensions and we hope that’s what we’ve achieved with our work.” All three girls also share the same surname, which, of course, is a coincidence in itself… Spooky! AUDIENCE COMMENTS – ‘RICHARD PARKER’ Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar – 20th/21st Sept 2009 ‘Richard Parker’ arrives back in South Wales following an enthusiastic reaction from the London audiences. Selected comments on the piece included: ‘It’s a really good play- I was properly impressed’ – Steve Hall-Writer/Performer, We Are Klang, BBC3 ‘Brilliant’ – Hannah Gittos-Writer/Performer of Edinburgh Festival Hit ‘Comedy Bitch’ ‘A very funny, clever piece of work.’ – Trudi Stevens-Producer, BBC Radio Comedy " Having seen the original twenty minute version of the play last year, I was intrigued as to how it would be developed into a longer piece. The final work did not disappoint and I left the theatre with a very big smile on my face. A very enjoyable night. Well done." - Audience member We would hope that you will enjoy the piece as much so why not come along to one of our Welsh dates and make up your own mind about ‘Richard Parker’. The dates are: September 23rd - Grand Theatre,Swansea http://www.swansea.gov.uk Box Office 01792 475715 September 25th – Sherman Cymru, Cardiff www.shermancymru.co.uk/ Box office: 029 2064 6900 September 30th – Pontardawe Arts Centre http://www.npt.gov.uk/theatres Box Office: 01792 863722 To learn more about 3D Theatre Company, please visit the website: www.cwmnitheatr3d.co.uk or email: info@cwmnitheatr3d.co.uk |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 |
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