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Moors murderers' home life examined in new play
Laura Chamberlain
A controversial new play set in the living room of notorious serial killers, Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, is set to open at Newport's Dolman Theatre. 16 Wardle Brook Avenue is the brainchild of director Mark Hickman, who is currently in the third year of a performing arts cou...
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Devilishly good: 'lost' John Osborne play set to open
Laura Chamberlain
With an Olivier Award-winning actor in the lead role of a recently discovered 'lost' play by John Osborne, National Theatre Wales' third production of 2010 promises to be an exciting affair. The Devil Inside Him stars Iwan Rheon, who recently won the Olivier Award for best supporting performa...
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Barbican boss to take helm at Wales Millennium Centre
Laura Chamberlain
The director of one of Europe's largest arts centres is to take over as the chief executive of the Wales Millennium Centre. Mark Taylor, currently at the helm of the Barbican in London, will step into Judith Isherwood's shoes as she moves on from her role at the iconic arts venue in the heart...
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Play on life of Josef Herman to open in Swansea
Laura Chamberlain
A play dramatising the life of Polish artist Josef Herman and his time spent in Ystradgynlais is to open in Swansea. Photograph of Josef Herman 漏 Bernard Mitchell Herman is fondly remembered for his depictions of the Welsh mining community of Ystradgynlais. Having originally visited the ...
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Jonathan Pryce on Radio Wales Arts Show
Laura Chamberlain
Nicola Heywood Thomas talks to Jonathan Pryce and looks at the latest productions by National Theatre Wales and Mappa Mundi in this week's 成人论坛 Radio Wales Arts Show. Welsh star of stage and screen Pryce has been starring in the West End as tramp Davies in Harold Pinter's The Caretaker. The sh...
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Terry Jones returns to Colwyn Bay
Laura Chamberlain
Welsh comedian, writer, broadcaster and Monty Python star Terry Jones returned to his hometown Colwyn Bay yesterday to back the proposed revamp of Theatr Colwyn. Jones revealed that as part of the Colwyn County Council-led plans, the theatre will benefit from a new cafe, bar, improved lifts ...
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Llwyth begins new Chapter for Sherman Cymru
Laura Chamberlain
Sherman Cymru presents a provocative new Welsh language play, the first production since the closure of the theatre building in Cardiff for the planned redevelopment of the site. Llwyth, Tribe in English, is written by Dafydd James and tells the story of a group of gay friends out on the town on the night of a rugby international match in Cardiff. The play follows the exploits of the group, and sees how loyalties are challenged when a new face joins the proceedings. Photograph to accompany Sherman Cymru's production of Llwyth 漏 Kirsten McTernan
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Michael Sheen discusses Port Talbot play
成人论坛 Wales Arts
Welsh actor Michael Sheen returned to his hometown of Port Talbot over the Easter weekend, and spoke to 成人论坛 Wales' Matt Murray on his forthcoming involvement with National Theatre Wales. Sheen, famous for roles in The Queen, Frost/Nixon and The Damned United, is working with National Theatre...
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Si芒n Phillips enjoys rave reviews as Juliet
成人论坛 Wales Arts
Welsh star of stage and screen Si芒n Phillips is enjoying positive reviews for her portrayal of Juliet in Tom Morris' production Juliet and her Romeo at Bristol Old Vic. Photograph of Si芒n Phillips as Juliet 漏 Simon Annand As reported by the Western Mail today, the production (which sets th...
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Fancy A Good Night Out in the Valleys?
成人论坛 Wales Arts
The first and long-awaited production from National Theatre Wales takes place this month in a variety of venues across the south Wales valleys. (Production shot of National Theatre Wales' A Good Night Out in the Valleys featuring Boyd Clack, Sharon Morgan, Siwan Morris, Oliver Wood, Huw Rhys and Amy Starling 漏 National Theatre Wales.) A Good Night Out in the Valleys is written by Alan Harris and directed by National Theatre Wales Artistic Director John McGrath. The cast of six actors are likely to be well known to Welsh audiences as they've starred in television hits such as Belonging, High Hopes and E4 drama Skins.
