A “DRAMEDY” which has been in development for two years is the fruits of Mared Llywelyn’s labour, a dramatist from Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd.
Mared is a former pupil of Ysgol Morfa, Ysgol Nefyn, Ysgol Botwnnog, and Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, Pwllheli.
Her drama, “Croendena”, tells the story of a young girl preparing for a summer full of parties, relationships and possibilities in a rural Welsh setting.
She graduated from Aberystwyth University in 2014 with a degree in Welsh and theatre studies.
She went on to study a masters in creative writing in the university’s department of Welsh and Celtic studies, graduating in 2016.
She’s now working as an education and volunteering officer at Plas Carmel, Anelog, a heritage site which works on protecting and celebrating local stories and history for future generations.
She won the Urdd’s Eisteddfod Drama Medal in 2017.
According to Mared: “Croendena came from a feeling of deep frustration with the second homes crisis in our communities which threatens all that is important to us – our language, culture, and the character of our villages.
“The situation deepened during the pandemic, and the piece came from a very angry place, and from there on, the drama developed.
“Simply put, it’s a story about a young girl growing up in a rural area, and her relationship with her friends, herself and her community.”
The tour opens in Pwllheli, Mared’s hometown, in Neuadd Dwyfor on February 2. Dates are as follows:
- Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli 2-4 Feb
- Theatr Fach, Llangefni 6-7 Feb
- Theatr Derek Williams, Y Bala 8 Feb
- Pontio, Bangor 9-10 Feb
- Theatr Twm O'r Nant, Dinbych 11 Feb
- Theatr Felinfach, Dyffryn Aeron 14 Feb
- Theatr y Sherman, Caerdydd 16-17 Feb
- Galeri, Caernarfon 20-21/Feb
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