A new Welsh language version of the August Strindberg play, Miss Julie, will tour venues in Wales this spring.
The RCT Theatres’ production marks a rare chance for Welsh speakers to enjoy this production in the Welsh Language.
Adapted in the Welsh language and set in Wales at the turn of the 20th century, this thrilling revival of Strindberg’s enduring classic is a tale of passion and power, where class barriers and social attitudes are torn apart.
Miss Julie is directed by and stars Gareth John Bale. He said, “It’s a wonderful, naturalistic play. I first studied it at College and have wanted to do it since. The themes in it – social status, gender conflict and the playwright’s attitude towards feminism are as relevant now as they were when the play was written in 1888. Perhaps more so. The stakes are high in this play, and that excites me.
“The three characters in the play present a challenge to the actors playing them and the director. The temptation is to see them as one-dimensional but there is so much more to them than that. We intend to dig a little deeper to explore what happens to these three people on Midsummers Eve.
“We’re absolutely delighted to present this Welsh Language adaptation of Strindberg’s classic text, and to be working with Gareth John Bale again. This production is something we feel passionate about, it’s the first time we have produced and toured nationally a Welsh Language production and it marks the start of an annual event.”
The play also stars Gwenllian Higginson in the title role.
Miss Julie is an RCT Theatres production supported by Arts Council Wales. This is the first of a regular programme of Welsh language theatre from the company
“RCT Theatres mission is simple – to create and present high quality accessible productions in partnership with artists and communities, that is both relevant and an enjoyable experience – and we’re confident that Miss Julie does just that,” Angela Gould, Theatre Programme and Audience Development Manager
The production is suitable for ages 14+.
Tour dates:
Miss Julie will tour to 9 venues all across Wales this April, opening at The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare on 19 April and finishing at The Lyric Carmarthen on 28 April.
Dydd Iau/ Thursday 19 7.30pm.
Y COLISËWM ABERDÂR THE COLISEUM, ABERDARE 03000 040 444 rct-theatres.co.uk
Dydd Gwener/ Friday 20 7.30pm.
THEATR Y FWRDEISTREF, Y FENNI BOROUGH THEATRE, ABERGAVENNY 01873 850805 boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk
Dydd Sadwrn/Saturday 21 7.30pm.
CANOLFAN Y CELFYDDYDAU TALIESIN ABERTAWE TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE SWANSEA
01792 602060
taliesinartscentre.co.uk
Dydd Sul/Sunday 22
CHAPTER CAERDYDD
CHAPTER CARDIFF
290 2030 4400 chapter .org.
Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday 24 7.30pm.
SEFYDLIAD Y GLOWYR COED DUON BLACKWOOD MINERS’ INSTITUTE 01495 227206 blackwoodminersinstitute.com
Dydd Mercher/ Wednesday 25 7.30pm.
Y MINERS’ RHYDAMAN THE MINERS’ AMMANFORD 0845 2263510 theatrausirgar.co.uk
Dydd Iau / Thursday 26 7.30pm.
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG ABERHONDDU THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON
01874 611622
brycheiniog.co.uk
Dydd Gwener/ Friday 27 7.30pm.
CAMPWS CYMUNEDOL GARTH OLWG GARTH OLWG COMMUNITY CAMPUS 01443 570075
Dydd Sadwrn/ Saturday 28 7.30pm.
Y LYRIC CAERFYRDDIN THE LYRIC CARMARTHEN 0845 2263510 theatrausirgar.co.uk