“Driftwood from the top of his head to the tips of his toes, he goes wherever the wind blows...”
Life can be tough when you’re made of driftwood. As the magical wooden boy searches for his heart, a mother finds a piece of boat washed up on the shore. Will their unexpected encounter bring fresh hope or will memories from the past overwhelm her?
After captivating audiences at the 2023 National Eisteddfod, this magical adventure for the whole family combines intricate puppetry, a gripping story and ethereal music. Created by Owain Gwynn (War Horse, Life of Pi), Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru presents an inspiring story about the power of unexpected connection.
As well as the public performances listed below, Yr Hogyn Pren will also visit the schools below as part of the Opening Doors Festival:
- Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
- Ysgol Llanfarian
At Opening Doors Festival
For people of all ages.
Contains references to grief and the death of a child
Performance dates
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12 Mar 20249.30amLive performanceAberystwyth Promenade (next to the Bandstand)
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12 Mar 202412.30pmLive performanceAberystwyth Promenade (next to the Bandstand)
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13 Mar 202412.30pmLive performanceAberystwyth Arts Centre
The Mother Rhian Blythe
Puppeteer Owain Gwynn
Puppeteer Fred Davis
Puppeteer Chris Milford
Created by Owain Gwynn
Script Elidir Jones
Director Steffan Donnelly
Puppetry Director Owain Gwynn
Puppets designed and created by Small World Theatre
Music Lisa Jên Brown & Martin Hoyland
Costumes Luned Gwawr
Illustration and Graphic Design Frank Duffy
