Nyrsys
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.
Presented in association with Pontio
On tour November – December 2018
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.
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’.
Performance dates
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06 Nov 201818:30Live performancePontio, Bangor
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09 Nov 201819:00Live performanceLyric, Carmarthen
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13 Nov 201817:00Live performanceAberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
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16 Nov 201819.00 + 19.00Live performanceRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
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17 Nov 201813.30 + 19.00Live performanceRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
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20 Nov 201818.30Live performanceTheatr Clwyd, Mold
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27 Nov 201818.30Live performanceBorough Theatre, Abergavenny
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04 Dec 201819.00Live performance
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07 Dec 201819.00Live performanceGaleri, Caernarfon
Carys Gwilym
Elain Lloyd
Mirain Haf Roberts
Mali Jones
Bethan Ellis Owen
Director- Sara Lloyd
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.
Age guidance: 11+
Songs by Rhys Taylor and Bethan Marlow
Original idea by Sara Lloyd and Bethan Marlow
Nyrsys
