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MAY 22, 2008
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd
A week of fun for everyone T
HE SCHOOL holidays will soon be with us and it promises us a truly memorable week for all the family, showcasing the very best in youth cultural prowess. Indeed, an estimated 100,000 visitors will be flocking to this year’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru, the hugely popular annual cultural youth festival.
Youth festival: Mr Urdd and his friends on the Eisteddfod maes.
Held this year at the very accessible Gloddaeth Isa Farm, just off the A470 towards Penrhyn Bay, near Llandudno, the Urdd competitions commence on Monday, May 26 until Saturday, May 31. Eisteddfod and arts director, Aled Siôn, said: “We have been extremely lucky to secure two fantastic figures from Wales’ cultural pot, talented scriptwriter, actor and director, Mei Jones, and
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singer songwriter, Caryl Parry Jones, to work on the Opening Night Concert on the evening of Saturday, May 24. “Both have combined to create the script, lyrics and songs for the commissioned musical, ‘Noson Ola’r Prom’ (Last Night of the Prom), making sure Eisteddfod week begins with a bang!” Indeed, North Walian directors Mei and Caryl are currently putting talented young performers from across Wales through their paces, during final rehearsals at Cardiff’s Urdd Centre. Eisteddfod yr Urdd is working jointly with S4C on the musical, set during the 60s and 70s – golden era of the seaside resorts – where fun, frolics and the funfair were the name of the game. Mei said: “We envisage plenty of laughter from the audience, and sweet singing from the stage.” In another age group, 100 youngsters from across Conwy county have been busy since November preparing for an experience of a lifetime. They are currently rehearsing for a musical entitled Hedfan, (To Fly), which they are set to perform at the Urdd Eisteddfod on Sunday, May 25 at 7.30pm.
The show, translated into Welsh from the original musical, Featherboy, follows the story of 13 yearold Robert Nobel and his battle to withstand bullying at school, helped by the inspiration of an old lady. Lowri Hughes, show director, said: “I was really chuffed to obtain this high standard script from the National Youth Theatre, as it was created specifically for young people.” Hailing from Abergele, Lowri is a member of the script creator’s team for the S4C’s drama series, Rownd a Rownd. During Eisteddfod week, Lowri will also be adjudicating the main drama competition, and will be President of the Day on the Friday – both considerable roles of honour. Tomos Wyn Williams, 15, a pupil from Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy, Llanrwst, will be taking the lead role of Robat in Hedfan. Gifted Annette Bryn Pari will oversee the musical directorship, with professional dancer and choreographer, Cai Tomos (originally from Dolgellau), in charge of dance direction.
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