Nyrsys
NYRSYS
by Bethan Marlow
Presented in association with Pontio
On tour November – December 2018
Nyrsys
by Bethan Marlow
Songs by Rhys Taylor and Bethan Marlow
Original idea by Sara Lloyd and Bethan Marlow
As this year sees the NHS turn 70, we take a look behind the scenes of a busy cancer ward in a hospital in Wales today, with a script and songs created from interviews with real nurses. This new play shines a light on nurses’ experiences — the challenges they face in their day-today work and the mischief, sisterhood and sense of vocation that sustains them. A heartfelt depiction of the life and work of these real-life heroes who care for us and our loved ones within a healthcare system that’s under perpetual strain.
Director: Sara Lloyd
This is a Welsh-language production. The Sibrwd app provides a live audio synopsis for non-Welsh speakers and Welsh beginners. Full information available here.
Age guidance: 11+
As this production is an integral part of the company’s exploration of the theme Care and Community, and comes at the end of a special year in the history of the National Health Service, a special offer is available of concession price or 10% off ticket price for all NHS staff. NHS staff are kindly asked to show their ID card and quote ‘NyrsysGIG’ when buying tickets.
On Tuesday 17 April, we presented the first public presentation of Nyrsys as a work in progress at Wales Millennium Centre, as part of their season ‘Performances for the Curious’.
Details of pre- and post-show talks along the tour:
Pontio, Bangor 06/11/2018:
18.30 Pre-show talk for Welsh learners, PL2
Post-show talk in the theatre
Lyric, Carmarthen 09/11/2018:
Post-show talk in the theatre
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth 13/11/2018:
Post-show talk in the theatre
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff 16/11/2018:
19.00 Pre-show talk for Welsh learners, meeting room
19.30 Sibrwd lesson, main foyer
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff 17/11/2018:
13.30 Sibrwd lesson, main foyer
19.00 Sibrwd lesson, main foyer
Theatr Clwyd, Mold 20/11/2018:
18.30 Pre-show talk for Welsh learners, Haydn Rees room
Post-show talk in the theatre
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny 27/11/2018:
18.30 Pre-show talk for Welsh learners, Council Chamber Room
Mwldan, Cardigan 04/12/2018:
19.00 Pre-show talk for Welsh learners, Mwldan Café
Galeri, Caernarfon 07/12/2018:
Post-show talk in the theatre
Nyrsys television advert:
British Sign Language interpreted performances
We will also be presenting two British Sign Language interpreted performances:
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff – 17 November at 19.30
Theatr Clwyd, Mold – 21 November at 19.45
Cast
Carys Gwilym
Elain Lloyd
Mirain Haf Roberts
Mali Jones
Bethan Ellis Owen
Creative Team
Set and Costume Designer: Lucy Hall
Lighting Designer: Ceri James
Sound Designer: Dyfan Jones
Musical Director: Barnaby Southgate
Movement Director: Eddie Ladd
Assistant Movement Director: Deborah Light
Nyrsys tour images by Kristina Banholzer.
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru at the Public Health Wales Conference
On the journey: Dramaturging Sibrwd on Nyrsys
Drama club performs at the Lyric theatre, Carmarthen
Education Pack
To support the Nyrsys tour, an Education Pack has been created. This pack is tailored around the GCSE and A Level Drama course. An excellent resource for teachers!
Resource Pack for Learners
A Resource Pack for Learners, created in association with The National Centre for Learning Welsh is also now available.