In The Valleys
A Good Night Out in the Valleys
March 2010
Written by
ALAN HARRIS
Directed by
JOHN E MCGRATH
Designed by
ANGELA DAVIES
Cast
BOYD CLACK, SHARON MORGAN, SIWAN MORRIS, HUW RHYS, AMY STARLING, OLIVER WOOD
Tour information
In March 2010, National Theatre Wales took to the south Wales valleys with their debut production, A Good Night Out in the Valleys.
The sell out show opened in Blackwood Miners Institute on March 11, before going on tour to Blaengarw Workmen's Hall, Pontardawe Arts centre, Bedwas Workman's Hall and ending at the Coliseum in Aberdare.
A cast of six actors – all originally from the Valleys – played around six characters each ranging from 'Stute manager to children, a 115 year old woman and a polish cake factory worker.
The cast included Boyd Clack, Sharon Morgan, Siwan Morris, Huw Rhys, Amy Starling and Oliver Wood. Written by Alan Harris and directed by John E McGrath the show also invited local bands to play a part in an evening filled with live music, bingo, a raffle and theatre.
An active online community followed the show, ranging from blogs, to images, discussions and more. To read more please click here
Production sponsors:
Western Power Distribution
Community
Multi-Tasking, Isn't It?
One of my favourite details in Alan Harris's play, A Good Night Out in the Valleys (Go as You Please… by John McGrath
And here comes the fear.....
Hello blog peeps. Ok, so I know that by now you are all used to the comedy blogging genius of Mr Boy… by Amy Starling
2nd Week - A Good Night Out In The Valleys
Dear Blog, As part of the deal for working with the National Theatre Wales, we have been asked to bl… by Huw Rhys
What the critics said
The Daily Telegraph ****
"National Theatre Wales gets off to a strong start... the show is blessed with great generosity of spirit – and some terrific jokes."
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The Times ****
"NTW proves that it can attract fine actors — and that it clearly means to take a hard look at Wales and the Welsh as well as to celebrate them."
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The Stage
"What a debut production it proves to be... Make no mistake - a first class start to this long overdue venture has been made."
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The Daily Mail
'National Theatre Wales... could not have hoped for a stronger launch production.'
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British Theatre Guide
"This is a triumphant piece of work: hugely entertaining, masterfully written, and with pitch-perfect direction from John McGrath and an astounding cast. A great night out, not to be missed."
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The Independent
"it offers a good night out in the valleys (there’s a band, bingo, likeably icky gags from a has-been compere)
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Buzz****
"with first-rate acting from Boyd Clack and Siwan Morris, and excellent production values, this populist comedy is a fitting start for the organisation."
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Video archive
An online archive of video accompanied 'A Good Night Out in the Valleys', including interviews with the cast, director, behind the scenes technical staff, trailers and more. Use the video player here to view more.
Production photography
A series of production images were taken by Jon Pountney during the creation of "A Good Night Out in the Valleys'. Use the photography wall to the right to view more.
