| Dandylion by Patrick Jones |
| First presented in 2010 by On the Edge |
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cast size:4
synopsis: To celebrate the 5th anniversary of his On The Edge project Michael Kelligan will be presenting a new play ‘Dandelion’ by Blackwood-based poet and writer Patrick Jones. Many of Jones’ plays have been strong and challenging and whilst there is an underling questioning of the system, this play has a great deal of gentleness and beauty as we observe Rachel, Ernest, Mary and Mrs Hartson enjoying and depending on each other’s company as their days begin to draw to an end. Of course a Patrick Jones’ play has to have a rebel and Ernest, played by Kelligan fights the establishment determined to retain his individualism and dignity come what may. Joining Kelligan in the cast will be three of Wales’ finest and best loved award winning actors, Sharon Morgan, best actress BAFTA Cymru 2008, Christine Pritchard, following two highly acclaimed performances, as the Nurse in The Wales Theatre Company’s Romeo and Juliet and in Pena Theatre’s highly regarded production of The House of Bernada Alba, also in that cast was Olwen Rees who plays the cantankerous Mrs Hartson. Olwen also appeared in The Almond and the Seahorse by Kate O’Reily, one of the first smash hits by Sherman Cymru. The play will be directed by former BBC director Allan Cook best known for his work on the long running Welsh Soap Pobol Y Cwm, Dandelion opens at Chapter, Cardiff Tues 8 September. The Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea Wed 9 and The Riverfront Newport Thurs 10 |
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