Y Cwmni’s first Production in its new form!
We’re excited to announce that a new production of ‘Deffro’r Gwanwyn’ by Dafydd James, a translation of ‘Spring Awakening: A New Musical’ by Steven Sater & Duncan Sheiks will be our first production!
The production will be preformed at Theatr y Werin Theatre, The Arts Centre, Aberystwyth on the 1st and 2nd of September 2023.
Y Cwmni will have a cast of 24 young people aged 16 to 25 from every part of Wales, as well as a live band and a team assisting with planning and stage management.
Based on Frank Wedekind’s powerful and controversial drama, the production explores sexual awakening, youth rebelling and self-discovery. The production is set in 1891 and includes current music which creates interesting tension and conflict.
The translation of Deffro'r Gwanwyn by Dafydd James was originally commissioned by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and there were two successful tours of the production in 2010 and 2011.
Deffo’r Gwanwyn is a colourful and energetic celebration of youth and rebelling. It relates to themes that are still uncomfortable to discuss at times and that in an honest and sharp way.
Here’s a taste of one of the songs from the show, recorded by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s original cast -
