AS part of the celebrations held by The Friends of Lloyd George Museum celebrating 25 years, a new drama has been created focusing on the life of the former Prime Minister from Llanystumdwy.
The Lloyd George Museum received the Winter Wellbeing grant from the Welsh Government, through the Museum Federation and Galleries Wales to create the drama ‘Dai’, based on the life of David Lloyd George.
The first performance of the drama will take place at the Neuadd in Llanystumdwy on June 23.
Following the performance, a question and answer session will take place with Manon Steffan Ros and dramatist Mari Elen leading the conversation on the process of forming the drama with students from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor.
In addition, there will be a chance for the audience to participate in the discussion.
Gwynedd Council’s Deputy Leader, Councillor Nia Jeffreys, said: “With nearly a century since Lloyd George was Prime Minister, we wanted to make sure that the drama was relatable for people today. That’s why we engaged with young people as they approached being able to vote for the first time.
“The input of the students from Coleg Meirion Dwyfor Pwllheli has been important as Manon Steffan Ros developed the story and created the drama, that will star the actor Carwyn Jones.”
Megan Corcoran, on behalf of Lloyd George Museum, added: “We are very much looking forward to the first performance of the drama Dai.
“The work has been possible after being awarded the Winter Wellbeing grant, as part of the work supporting projects that enrich the lives of young people across Wales following the pandemic.
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“This grant has been used in order to develop and create a one-man drama based on the history of Prime Minister Lloyd George.”
The drama is part of the wider programme by theatre company Mewn Cymeriad.
The first performance will be staged in the Neuadd, Llanystumdwy, on June 23 at 7pm.
Tickets can be booked at the Lloyd George Museum, Llanystumdwy, from Monday to Saturday, 10:30am-5pm. You can also call 01766 522 071 to keep a ticket.
Tickets are free for both the performance and the Q&A session.
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