Wales once saw communities ripped apart when the mines were closed and whole communities found themselves without work, hope or any prospects. Everything the people knew had gone.
It is now 1995 and 10 years ago the mine closed, the village is still there but the community has changed.
However, there’s a solitary pub which remains open. Although i question how as there’s very few patrons using it nowadays as they have either moved away or can’t afford to go out.
When Simon, a well spoken English man is travelling through the village and has run out of fuel. Emyr runs the local pub although it wasn’t what he had wanted to be doingvwith his life. is about the same age as Simon, but he’s
CYN gives audiences a glimpse into what happened to many mining villages that were left to deal with life after their mines closed and they were abandoned by the outside world.
The staging, cast and band were too big for the venue they are in and the production is poignant and touching.
They all deserve a larger venue for the powerful performances to make a stronger impact and allow them to move around the stage unhindered. Especially allowing more space for the bar area to expand and feel more authentic.
A definite one to watch at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. This play has a future beyond Edinburgh.
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Four Stars
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