Blodeuwedd
by Saunders Lewis
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.
Blodeuwedd toured Wales twice in 2013 and 2014.
TOMEN Y MUR, JULY 2013:
An open air production at the unique setting of Tomen y Mur, Trawsfynydd
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
TOMEN Y MUR, 2013:
Morfydd Clark
Rhys Bidder
Iddon Jones
Glyn Pritchard
Non Haf
Martin Thomas
Owain Llŷr Edwards
TOUR 2014:
Rhian Blythe
Rhys Bidder
Carwyn Jones
Glyn Pritchard
Non Haf
Rhodri Sion
Owain Llŷr Edwards
2013:
Director: Arwel Gruffydd
Designer: Carl Davies
Sound Designer: Dyfan Jones
2014:
Director: Arwel Gruffydd
Sound Designer: Dyfan Jones
Designer: Carl Davies
Lighting Designer: Ceri James
Education Pack
An education pack created by Carys Edwards that coincides with this production is available to download from this page.
For students and teachers, Blodeuwedd is available to watch and read online with additional educational resources as part of the Learning Collection.
In association with CADW and Snowdonia National Park.
