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ARDDANGOSFA JENNY HUGHES |
| Wednesday 12.11.08 saw the launch of the first ever art exhibition in Arad Goch's new centre. Jenny Hughes is a local artist that graduated recently from West Wales School of Art in Carmarthen. She's been a resident artist at Arad Goch for the past three months. Following the exhibition Jenny will be taking up an invite to work in Ireland. Call in to see the exhibition anytime until the 15.11.08 |
| Year: 2012 |
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author: , directed
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reviews of ARDDANGOSFA JENNY HUGHES here |
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MWNCI AR DAN / BURNING MONKEY |
| Between 14 January and 20 February 2008 Arad Goch Theatr Company will be touring a brand new production. The drama is called Burning Monkey.
At the heart of Burning Monkey is the story of a disenchanted young man who is searching for a better life, and his girlfriend, who has her own dreams. There is also a stranger, a grown up with a past who has a sad story to reveal. The drama raises issues about an individual’s responsibility to himself and to others, with emphasis, perhaps on the responsibilities that come with being a parent.
This drama follows in the tradition of Arad Goch’s recent work. The company specialises in theatre for children and young people and much of its recent output has been gritty and very relevant to young peoples’ lives today. Last year the company toured with its drama ‘Crash’, ‘Burning Monkey’ is by the same playwright – Sêra Moore Williams and she will also be directing the play. Sêra’s work has proven popular with young audiences and in particular with students and teachers – the work being not only relevant and interesting to them – but also extremely useful for examination work in English and Welsh Literature and Drama. Many youth club groups and individuals of all ages have also responded very positively to the company’s recent work and we are confident that Burning Monkey will further compound our reputation.
Details:
Dates: 14 January – 20 February 08
Language: Available in both English and Welsh (we will be preparing a learners pack for Welsh language learners as well as a general work pack)
Age: Suitable for all aged 13+
Length: About 1 Hour
Performance Space: Studio or hall or the stage of a small theatre
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| Year: 2008 |
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author: Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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reviews of MWNCI AR DAN / BURNING MONKEY here |
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Rhiannon a Dafydd
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Crash (2007) |
| Following the success of our short tour of this play in 2005 we have decided to tour Crash again, this time visiting a range of venues throughout Wales.
Crash deals with issues that are important to young people today - peer pressure, parental expectations, alcohol, drugs, homelessness, violence. What emerges is a piece that is powerful, lively and full of humour.
In a review Dafydd Prys commented: "Crash is a highly polished producion" and the author Meleri Wyn James commented on the 'buzz' and the laughter the play generates. Many young people who saw the play also expressed their enjoyment - "sound boys!", "lol" were two typical reactions!
Foreign delegates who saw Crash during the Open Doors Festival responded in the same way. The play is currently being promoted by a German agent and will be produced by several German companies this autumn.
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| Year: 2007 |
cast:
Robin Ceiriog, Dafydd Rhys Evans, Rhiannon Morgan |
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author: Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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read
reviews of Crash (2007) here |
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Rhieni Hanner Call a Gwyrdd/The Impossible Parents Go Green |
| Changing the way we live in order to save the planet is a very good thing isn’t it? Well no it isn’t – not if the ‘Impossible Parents’ are involved. Once again Mr and Mrs Norm are anything but normal and their children, Nia and Wyn see red as their parents go green. This pacy stage adaptation by Arad Goch Theatre Company of Brian Patten’s humerous book “Impossible Parents go Green” is especially suitable for children aged 7-11. |
| Year: 2007 |
cast:
Sara Harris-Davies; Darren Stokes; Mari Wyn; Dafydd Rhys Evans; Lowri Sion. |
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author: addasiad Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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reviews of Rhieni Hanner Call a Gwyrdd/The Impossible Parents Go Green here |
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Lleuad yn Olau |
| An adaptation of T Llew Jones's magical book. Suitable for children aged 7 -11.
Everyone likes a good story and T Llew Jones's book 'One Moonlit Night' is full of good tales. There are stories from the Mabinogi, stories that are common to many Celtic countries, stories based on Welsh history; there are fairies, giants, witches and magic. These are stories that have stood the test of time, they transport us back in time, but are as relevant as ever. These are exciting stories that will charm audiences of children and adults alike. |
| Year: 2005 |
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author: T Llew Jones, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Lleuad yn Olau here |
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Crash |
| A play about youngsters wanting a bit of fun whilst their parents are pressurising them into passing their exams- well, at least as good as their neighbour's kids. Age-long problems in a modern context.
Suitable for adults and young people over 12 years old. |
| Year: 2005 |
cast:
Rhys ap Trefor
Rhiannon Morgan
Dafydd Rhys Evans |
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author: Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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reviews of Crash here |
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Twm a Mati Tat a'r Ddoli |
| Part of Arad Goch's work concentrates on turning traditional Welsh literature into live and contemporary theatre. The company strongly believes in promoting Welsh literature and encouraging children to read by bringing live, fun and exciting theatre to children. |
| Year: 2003 |
cast:
Ffion Wyn Bowen
Sara Harris-Davies
Rhys ap Trevor
Eifion Dafydd
Darren Stokes |
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author: Martin Morgan, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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read
reviews of Twm a Mati Tat a'r Ddoli here |
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Y Sied |
| Arad Goch often creates new productions for children and young people. Although 'Y Sied'[The Shed] is a play for children, it is not a play about children. The play deals with sensitive matters and difficult subjects. |
| Year: 2002 |
cast:
Delyth Wyn
Huw Llyr
Llion Williams |
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author: Mari Rhian Owen, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Y Sied here |
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Conffeti |
| Conffeti offers an exciting theatrical experience to young people. The play is full of both humor and despair, and has live musical accompaniment as background. The play deals with many subjects such as comittment, and is a starting point to many class discussions about relationships, bulliyng, sex and drugs. |
| Year: 2002 |
cast:
Iwan Charles
Owain Llyr Edwards
Rhys ap Trefor |
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author: Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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read
reviews of Conffeti here |
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Stones/ Tafliad Carreg |
| Stones is a raw, high-energy portrayal of two not totally untypical teenage boys. Based on a true story it tells of the boys' experiences when their 'mucking about' becomes a crime. Arad Goch performed this play in 2001-02. Inspired by the sucess of that tour we have decided that this powerful play merits another showing. |
| Year: 2000 |
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author: Tom Lycos a Stefo Nantsou, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Stones/ Tafliad Carreg here |
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Culhwch ag Olwen |
| The story of 'Culhwch and Olwen' is full of situations children can relate to: defeating wickedness, facing danger and uncertainty and fulfilling ambition. The adventures portrayed in the story work well with the company's colourful and playful style. |
| Year: 2000 |
cast:
Iwan Charles
Noni Lewis
Ffion Bowen
Rhian James
Owain Llyr Edwards |
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author: Jeremy Turner, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Culhwch ag Olwen here |
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Hen Het |
| Hen Het [Old Hat] is a one person show. Now and again Arad Goch put on a one person show believing that this is a good way of improving theatrical techniques and creating intimacy between the actor and audience. It can also be a way of raising an actor's profile. |
| Year: 2000 |
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author: Mari Rhian Owen, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Hen Het here |
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Clychau'r Mor |
| It is part of Arad Goch's aim to present traditional and old local tales in a colourful and exciting way. One of Wales's most famous tales is the story of 'Cantre'r Gwaelod' - a tale about the lost village under the sea. But is this really just a tale? According to sailors it is truly possible to hear bells ringing beneath the sea. |
| Year: 1998 |
cast:
Dora Jones
Ffion Wyn Bowen
Huw Llyr
Iwan Tudor
Rhys ap William |
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author: Jeremy Turner, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Clychau'r Mor here |
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Rownd y Byd Mewn Lori |
| By means of song, poetry, a little traditional dance, together with a contemporary love story and a few references to what the Welsh used to get up to when courting, this production looks at things that condition us now as we choose partners and maintain relationships. |
| Year: 1997 |
cast:
Gwion Huw
Mari Rhian Owen |
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author: Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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read
reviews of Rownd y Byd Mewn Lori here |
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Anna Mari lyfs Dic Wili |
| A modern mischievous interlude |
| Year: 1997 |
cast:
Gwion Huw
Huw Llyr
Mari Rhian Owen
Ryland Teifi
Sian Meirion |
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author: John Glyn Owen, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Anna Mari lyfs Dic Wili here |
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Y Ffin |
| A production of Gwenlyn Parry's provocative drama. A number of questions of lasting importance are raised - about our relationships with one another, about our mortal state, about our desire to make sense of our being, and our impotence to do so. |
| Year: 1997 |
cast:
Alun Elidyr
Gwion Huw
Lowri Steffan |
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author: Gwenlyn Parry, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Y Ffin here |
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Taliesin |
| Arad Goch belives in using traditional tales to bring old history to life in an exciting and surreal way. This show - Taliesin - has travelled to Ireland, Denmark, Cananda and London. The story is based on the traditional tale of Taliesin, in which the witch Ceridwen wants to transform her ugly and stupid son into a handsome and clever boy. |
| Year: 1996 |
cast:
Reyland Teifi
Gwenfair Vaughan Jones
Ioan Evans
Gwion Huw
Sian Meirion Jones
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author: Jeremy Turner, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Taliesin here |
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Aderyn Glas mewn Bocs Sgidiau |
| A fifteen year old boy is locked in his bedroom as punishment for not cleaning his room for two whole years.
In the boxes that fill the room there are a life-time of memories:
toys...
a football shirt...
a dangerous looking razor...
What are their significance for the boy?
What are his dreams, his hopes and his chat up lines for Pamela Anderson?
We see the world through the eyes of Gary Jones - that is until his mum returns from her shopping trip and opens the door... |
| Year: 1996 |
cast:
Gwion Huw |
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author: Sian Summers, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Aderyn Glas mewn Bocs Sgidiau here |
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Sgrech |
| The main theme of Sgrech (Scream) is the lack of power youngsters have in society. The play looks at the way young people are being marginalised from the social and politcal decisions that effect their lives. Young people too have their own expectations and ideas, and society should listen instead of ignoring them. |
| Year: 1995 |
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author: Gareth Ioan, directed
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reviews of Sgrech here |
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Cerdyn Post o Wlad y Rwla |
| Angharad Tomos was commissioned to write this play for Arad Goch. This is a play about the adventures of Rala Rwdins, Rwdlan and the rest of the lovable characters from 'Gwlad y Rwla' as they all go on holiday. During the play we hear about the wonderful picnic and the magical night under the stars. |
| Year: 1995 |
cast:
Rhys Bleddyn
Carys Huw
Gwion Huw
Mair Tomos Ifan |
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author: Angharad Tomos, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Cerdyn Post o Wlad y Rwla here |
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Ffrwgwd y Tad a'r Mab |
| A very funny play that presents a michievous look on the relationship between adults and the younger generation today. |
| Year: 1994 |
cast:
Rhys Bleddyn,
Alun Elidyr,
Carys Huw,
Jonathon Nefydd |
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author: John Glyn Owen, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Ffrwgwd y Tad a'r Mab here |
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Hyn oll yn ei Chalon |
| A drama based on the life of the Virgin Mary. Through music, movement, poetry and song we share some of this remarkable woman's secrets and and laugh and cry as we share some of her most profound experiences. |
| Year: 1993 |
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author: Mari Rhian Owen, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Hyn oll yn ei Chalon here |
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Yn Ein Dwylo |
| The story of a family from Lithuania during the fight for their country's liberation. A struggle that inspires the mother to make a political stand for the first time in her life. |
| Year: 0000 |
cast:
Mari Rhian Owen
Sior Llyfni
Rhys Bleddyn
Huw Garmon
Carys Gwilym
Mair Tomos Ifans
Idris Morris Jones
Sian Summers |
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author: Pam Palmer, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Yn Ein Dwylo here |
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Cwrw Chips a Darlith Deg |
| This is the second part of Gary Jones's story. The play deals with a variety of experiences that are familiar to many - A Level results, the family's expectations and response, moving to a new place and having to settle down there. A one man comedy about college life. |
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cast:
Gwion Huw |
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author: Sian Summers, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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reviews of Cwrw Chips a Darlith Deg here |
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Rwtsh Ratsh Rala Rwdins |
| "Llipryn [Weakling]! You sit here doing nothing but crying and being miserable and I am offering you the chance of lifetime - a great adventure. You can't refuse!" |
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cast:
Rhys Bleddyn
Iwan Charles
Gwen Lasarus
Siwan Bowen Davies |
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author: Angharad Tomos, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Rwtsh Ratsh Rala Rwdins here |
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Dros y Garreg |
| This is a play about a very selfish young girl called Lizzie, she never shares with others, and chooses to be cruel towards other children. Through the care of a kind sailor, she learns the importance of looking after her frineds, discussing her feelings and being sociable. |
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cast:
Mari Rhian Owen
Reyland Teifi |
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author: Mari Rhian Owen, directed
by Jeremy Turner |
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read
reviews of Dros y Garreg here |
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Ma's o 'Ma |
| Comedy about a talent show. |
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cast:
Ioan Evans
Dora Jones
Huw Llyr |
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author: Sera Moore Williams, directed
by Sera Moore Williams |
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read
reviews of Ma's o 'Ma here |
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