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Dylan Thomas's Youth Unveiled on Stage
7 Jun
Summary
- Gerran Howell stars as Dylan Thomas in a new adaptation.
- The play revisits Thomas's childhood memories and adolescence.
- Joe Dunthorne adapted the celebrated masterpiece 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog'.
Gerran Howell takes on the iconic role of Dylan Thomas in a new stage adaptation of 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.' Adapted by Joe Dunthorne, this production revisits Thomas's formative years.
The narrative unfolds as Thomas returns to Swansea following the blitz, his mind flooded with memories of his youth. The play captures the essence of summers at Fern Hill and less successful camping excursions.
It delves into themes of adolescence, from early poetic attempts to the experience of first love and drunken adventures. This comic and nostalgic work, based on Dylan Thomas's celebrated short stories, is brought to life by a cast including Carys Eleri, Ben Addis, and Melanie Walters.
