August 2010
By
AESCHYLUS
In a new version by
KAITE O’REILLY
Directed by
MIKE PEARSON
Conceptual design by
MIKE BROOKES
Designed by
SIMON BANHAM
Music by
JOHN HARDY
Cast
ROSA CASADO, RICHARD LYNCH, RICHARD HUW MORGAN, JOHN ROWLEY, RHYS RUSBATCH, SIAN THOMAS, GERALD TYLER, featuring RICHARD HARRINGTON & PAUL RHYS
In August 2010, National Theare Wales took Europe’s first recorded play to the heart of the Brecon Beacons.
Production sponsors:
Windpower Wales
Brecon Carreg
A script has been written and now the next phase begins – Mike P and the company begin testing it,… by Kaite O'Reilly
The Daily Telegrpah *****
"This is extraordinary, one of the most imaginative, powerful and haunting theatrical events of the year"
"This is great theatre - and a thrilling mystery tour for its audience"
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The Guardian ****
"[a] superb production"
"the combination of the story and the setting... is overwhelming"
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The Times
"a theatrical experience like no other... extraordinary"
"the spectacle is mesmerising"
"Unique and unforgettable"
Hereford Times
"some of the most powerful and evocative performances that have ever graced a Welsh stage"
"a production that is both minimalist and massive in its scope and marvellous in its realisation"
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Western Mail
"one of the most unforgettable pieces of theatre you will ever see"
"there’s not a weak link in this cast"
"this is another hit for National Theatre Wales"
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