Inspired by the story of Rapunzel, Y Ferch gyda’r Gwallt Hynod Hir/ The Girl With Incredibly Long Hair took audiences to the heart of the forest, to be immersed in its sights, sounds and smells, with the story unfolding all around them.
The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair is a family show from We Made This which reimagines the story of Rapunzel for our times, and promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Y Gwanwyn hwn, ymunwch â Rapynsel , ei mam, a’i chyfaill newydd, Daf, yn y goedwig wrth iddynt ddechrau ar antur y bydd angen eich help chi ar ei chyfer.
Wedi’i hysbrydoli gan stori Rapynsel , bydd Y Ferch gyda’r Gwallt Hynod Hir/ The Girl With Incredibly Long Hair yn eich tywys i ganol y goedwig i ymdrochi yn ei golygfeydd, ei seiniau a’i harogleuon, gyda’r stori’n datod o’ch cwmpas.
Sioe newydd i’r teulu yw Y Ferch gyda’r Gwallt Hynod Hir/ The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair gan We Made This sy’n ailddychmygu stori Rapunzel ar gyfer ein hoes ni.
***** “…an hour of magic […] an inspired production.[…] The young audience were spellbound from start to finish….” The Western Mail
Supported by Arts Council of Wales, Blackwood Miners Institute & Chapter.
Originally made in partnership with Blackwood Miners’ Institute and Wales Millennium Centre, and supported by Creu Cymru.
Production photos: Kirsten McTiernan (2017 & 2018)
Trailer for 2018 tour
Credits:
We Made This: Owen Alun, Matt Ball, Paul Brown, Penni Carr, Lara Catrin, Garrin Clarke, Matt Davies, Ceri Elen, Elanor Higgins, Lowri Johnston, Sam Jones, Llinos Jones, Catrin Wyn Lewis, Alison Neighbour, Tonya Smith, Nia Wyn Skyrme, Daisy Williams
Performer/Perfformiwr: Owen Alun
Writer & Director / Ysgrifennydd a Chyfarwyddwr: Matt Ball
Technical Stage Manager/ Rheolwr Llwyfan Technegol: Paul Brown
Community Engagement Officer/ Swyddog Cyswllt Cymunedol (Chapter/Barry Memo): Penni Carr
Performer/Perfformiwr: Lara Catrin
Deputy Stage Manager / Dirprwy Reolwr Llwyfan: Garrin Clarke
Production Manager/ Rheolwr Cynhyrchu: Matt Davies
Assistant Director / Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol: Ceri Elen
Lighting Designer/Cynllunydd Goleuo: Elanor Higgins
Press and Marketing Officer/ Swyddog y Wasg a Marchnata: Lowri Johnston
Sound Designer/ Cynllunydd Sain: Sam Jones
Community Engagement Officer/ Swyddog Cyswllt Cymunedol(Theatr Clwyd, Blackwood, Pontardawe): Llinos Jones
Translator / Cyfieithydd: Catrin Wyn Lewis
Designer/ Cynllunydd: Alison Neighbour
Performer/Perfformiwr: Tonya Smith
Producer/ Cynhyrchydd: Nia Wyn Skyrme
Community Engagement Officer/ Swyddog Cyswllt Cymunedol (Riverfront, Theatr Brycheiniog): Daisy Williams
2018 production
We Made This: Connor Allen, Matt Ball, Katie Bingham, Jonny Cotsen, Jacqui George, Elanor Higgins, Lowri Johnston, Kelly Jones, Sam Jones,Rebecca Killick, Roanna Lewis, Alison Neighbour, Gemma Prangle, Nia Skyrme, Anna Suschitzky
Performer/Perfformwyr: Connor Allen
Writer & Director / Ysgrifennydd a Chyfarwyddwr: Matt Ball
Stage Manager on the book / Reolwr Llwyfan ar y Llyfr: Katie Bingham
Access Consultant/ Ymgynghorwr Hygyrchedd: Jonny Cotsen
Production Manager/ Rheolwr Cynhyrchu: Jacqui George
Lighting Designer/Cynllunydd Goleuo: Elanor Higgins
Press and Marketing Officer/ Swyddog y Wasg a Marchnata: Lowri Johnston
Dramaturg/Dramatwrg: Kelly Jones
Sound Designer/ Cynllunydd Sain: Sam Jones
Performer/Perfformwyr: Rebecca Killick
Performer/Perfformwyr: Roanna Lewis
Designer/ Cynllunydd: Alison Neighbour
Assistant Director / Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol: Gemma Prangle
Producer/ Cynhyrchydd: Nia Skyrme
Community Engagement Officer/ Swyddog Cyswllt Cymunedol: Anna Suschitzky
For the R&D (September 2017)
We Made This: Matt Ball, Jonny Cotsen, Jacqui George, Kelly Jones, Sam Jones, Kayed Mohamed-Mason, Alison Neighbour, Lynwen Haf Roberts, Nia Wyn Skyrme, Seren Vickers
Performers/ Perfformwyr: Kayed Mohamed-Mason, Lynwen Haf Roberts, Seren Vickers
Production Manager/ Rheolwr Chynhyrchu: Jacqui George
Access Consultant: Jonny Cotsen
Director/ Cyfarwyddwr: Matt Ball
Designer/ Cynllunydd: Alison Neighbour
Sound Designer/ Cynllunydd Sain: Sam Jones
Dramaturg/ Dramatwrg: Kelly Jones
Producer/ Cynhyrchydd: Nia Skyrme
Audience and critical response:
“[…]the children’s theatre version of a cwtch.” Entertainment South Wales, 11th April 2019
Western Mail, 12th April 2018
“… an inspired production […] The young audience were spellbound from start to finish…”
“The new take on the classic fairytale is rich with kindness and cleverly told… a beautiful piece of theatre.” www.kellyallenwriter.com
“10 times better any panto I’ve seen” Audience member, aged 8
“It was fantastic, the children loved it, especially being in the garden.
They felt a part of it”
“I found it good because my kids ages vary and it catered for everyone”
“It was very different to anything we’ve seen before.. lovely to walk into the set. We haven’t been here @theCentre before..we’ll be back!” Family from Pontypool
Performance History:
2018 (English)
4th-6th April Blackwood Miners Institute
10th-15th April, Wales Millennium Centre
2019 (English & Cymraeg)
10-11/04/19 – Sefydliad y Glowyr Coed Duon / Blackwood Miners Institute
13-18/04/19 – Chapter, Caerdydd / Cardiff
26-27/04/19 –Theatr Brycheiniog
7-8/05/19 – Canolfan y Celfyddydau Memo Arts Centre, Y Barri / Barry
15-16/05/19 – Pontardawe Arts Centre
17-18/05/19 – The Riverfront
23-25/05/19 – Theatr Clwyd, Yr Wyddgrug / Mold
07/08/19 Emporium Pentre Plant, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, Sir Conwy