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Company of Sirens Séan Tyrone by Mark Ryan Thu 1 — Sat 3 July • 8pm • Iau 1 — Sad 3 Gorff “It Seemed As If The Whole Town Had Died” Séan O’Brien left his wife and son in County Tyrone to find work as a collier in the South Wales Valleys. Years later Naihm O’Brien is dying and sends her son Jack on a quest to find what became of his father. Inspired by the great Mexican novel ‘Pedro Paramo’ by Juan Rulfo, this new play uses an original live music score, film footage and poetry to tell the story of Jack’s odyssey from child to man and from innocence to experience. Directed by Chris Durnall. £12/£10/£8
Theatr Iolo Am I Dreaming?
[Photograph: Roy Campbell-Moore]
Wed 7 July • 7.30pm • Mer 7 Gorff Am I Dreaming? explores the strange world between sleep and waking where nothing is as it seems. Fusing Japanese ghost stories with gothic and punk elements, this is a dynamic, offbeat and spooky celebration of dance. The show combines Theatr Iolo’s expertise in producing plays for young people with the vibrant, exciting world of professional contemporary dance. Directed and choreographed by Jem Treays. Music composed by Antony Lamb. Performed by Deborah Light, Beth Powlesland and Lara Ward. Suitable for ages 9+ £5
Six Glass Fingers After a redevelopment-induced hiatus Six Glass Fingers relaunch their regular music nights.
No Thee No Ess
Thu 8 July • 8pm • Iau 8 Gorff Pysch-folk duo No Thee No Ess launch their long awaited second album. Support comes from Rhodri Viney, celebrating a 10 year anniversary and playing under his old stage name, Teflon Monkey. £4 (on the door) No Thee No Ess
The Gentle Good
Thu 12 Aug • 8pm • Iau 12 Awst Currently recording a new album, Gareth Bonello (aka The Gentle Good) is a captivating live performer in the vein of Nick Drake, Bert Jansch and Donovan. Support comes from local singer-songwriter, H. Hawkline. £4 (on the door)