Theatr Clwyd announce tour of Welsh language adaptation Fleabag
See dates and times 14 Jun 2023
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Earlier this year Theatr Clwyd announced they are producing a world premiere of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s award-winning comedic play Fleabag, which will be adapted into the Welsh language.
Originally written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the show was then turned into a BBC TV series which won BAFTAs, Emmys and a Golden Globe award.
Theatr Clwyd’s production of Fleabag has been adapted by acclaimed Welsh writer Branwen Davies (Dirty Protest and Os Nad Nawr). The show has been re-set in north Wales, and the Welsh language brings a new layer of meaning and interpretation unique to this production. Leah Gaffey (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sherman Theatre) will perform and Sara Lloyd (Nyrsys, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru) will direct this exciting new production.
As rehearsals begin for this wicked one-woman comedy, Theatr Clwyd has today announced that the show will tour across Wales before its final performance at the venue. The opening performance will take place at this year's National Eisteddfod (8-10 Aug). It will then travel to The Stiwt, Rhosllannerchrugog (16 Aug), CellB, Blaenau Ffestiniog (17 Aug), Galeri, Caernarfon (18 Aug), Torch Theatre, Haverfordwest (29 Aug), Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil (30 Aug), Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead Anglesey (1 Sept), Neuadd Dwyfor Arts Centre, Pwllheli (2 Sept), Sherman Theatre, Cardiff (5-8 Sept), Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan (12 Sept), Pontio Bangor (15-16 Sept), Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon (20 Sept), Aberystwyth Arts Centre (22-23 Sept) and finishing the tour at Theatr Clwyd (27-30 Sept).
This filthy, funny, unfiltered show follows a Welsh woman’s chaotic journey towards having nothing to lose. She may seem oversexed, emotionally raw and, self-obsessed, but that’s the tip of the iceberg. With relationships straining and a guinea pig café struggling, she’s on the edge with seemingly nowhere to go.
Each year we produce a range of shows – from the best new writing from Welsh and Wales-based writers to new musicals, and major revivals. Fleabag is one of the best solo shows of the past 10 years – it has a distinctive voice, a rare humour. It’s a show we’ve been developing for the past 2 years, and will bring audiences the Welsh language version of a huge smash hit. This adaptation brings new layers of meaning and interpretation which will be unique to our production whilst being faithful to the original. We are extremely grateful that Phoebe has allowed us to take her story and tell it anew in the Welsh language – what a privilege, and what a brilliant, brilliant female led creative team we have to do just that.Liam Evans-Ford, Executive Director of Theatr Clwyd said of the production.
Fleabag will be performed at Theatr Clwyd on 27-30 September. Tickets can be found here Tickets are from £10 with a recommended age rating of 16+.
Tour Dates
Llŷn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod
Tuesday 8-Thursday 10 August
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Stiwt, Rhosllannerchrugog
Wednesday 16 August
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CellB, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Thursday 17 August
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Galeri, Caernarfon
Friday 18 August
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Torch Theatre, Haverfordwest
Tuesday 29 August
Book Here / 01646 695267
Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil
Wednesday 30 August
Book Here / 01685 722176
Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead Anglesey
Friday 1 September
Book Here / 01407 763361
Neuadd Dwyfor Arts Centre, Pwllheli
Saturday 2 September
Book Here / 01758 704088
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Tuesday 5-Friday 8 September
Book Here / 029 2064 6900
Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan
Tuesday 12 September
Book here / 01239 621200
Pontio Bangor
Friday 15-Saturday 16 September
Book Here / 01248 382828
Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon
Wednesday 20 September
Book Here / 01874 611622
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Friday 22-Saturday 23 September
Book Here / 01970 623232
