Tremolo is told from the perspective of Harri, a caring teenage boy. Like many young people who have just finished their A-levels, Harri is excited about the future: travelling Europe by train with his friend, then going to niversity to pursue his dream of becoming a neurosurgeon. But his world is turned upside down instantly when his mother is diagnosed with eFAD – early onset Familial Alzheimer's Disease. In terms of genetics, there is a 50% chance that he and Gwenllian, his younger sister, could also develop the condition. This powerful podcast drama explores the impact of this cruel condition on family relationships, financial pressures, everyday life, and hope for the future.
Featuring an award-winning performance from Gareth Elis, winner of the Marc Beeby Award at the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2023 for his work on this powerful audio drama.
Harri Gareth Elis
Playwright Lisa Parry
Director Zoë Waterman
Composer and Harpist Eira Lynn Jones
Editing and Sound Sesign Rhys Young for Hoot Studios
Dramaturg and Assistant Director Branwen Davies
Additional Music Drwy Dy Lygid Di, composed and performed by Yws Gwynedd
More information on the condition:
Alzheimer’s Research UK: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Tremolo is a podcast drama produced by Illumine Theatre in partnership with Wales Gene Park and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, supported by the Genetics Society.