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Blodeuwedd

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
by Saunders Lewis

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Blodeuwedd is frustrated, and Llew discontent.  After overcoming his mother’s spell by marrying a woman made of flowers, Llew is desperate for an heir.  Blodeuwedd’s wild nature is making her feel imprisoned in her own home.  When Gronw Pebr falls in love with her, they at last have an opportunity to escape . . . but first of all, they must kill Llew.

Following the success of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s production of Blodeuwedd at Tomen y Mur, near Trawsfynydd, in 2013, the production of Saunders Lewis’s much revered interpretation of the old Welsh folk tale went on tour to theatres in 2014.  Lewis, who completed the work soon after the end of the Second World War, reminds us that nature is a dangerous weapon in the hands of man.

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Tomen y Mur, July 2013

An open air production at the unique setting of Tomen y Mur, Trawsfynydd

Director:  Arwel Gruffydd
Designer: Carl Davies
Sound Designer: Dyfan Jones

Cast:

Morfydd Clark
Rhys Bidder
Iddon Jones
Glyn Pritchard
Non Haf
Martin Thomas
Owain Llŷr Edwards

In association with CADW and Snowdonia National Park.

Tour 2014

11 – 12 February, 2014
Theatr y Ffwrnes, Llanelli

14 – 15 February, 2014
Aberystwyth Arts Centre

17 February, 2014
Rhyl Pavilion

19 – 20 February, 2014
Sherman Theatre, Cardif

Director: Arwel Gruffydd
Sound Designer: Dyfan Jones
Designer: Carl Davies
Lighting Designer: Ceri James

Cast:

Rhian Blythe
Rhys Bidder
Carwyn Jones
Glyn Pritchard
Non Haf
Rhodri Sion
Owain Llŷr Edwards

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