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On the 28th May, 1865, during the Victorian era, the clipper The Mimosa slipped slowly out of Albert Dock in Liverpool. Her destination was Patagonia, two months and three continents away, and her cargo was the entire possessions, hopes, dreams, religion and language of the 167 Welsh men and women who were travelling to build a new life. They had been promised an idyll in which to build a new Wales. The reality was very different. The Patagonia story is the most famous migration in Welsh history, and against huge odds and desperate conditions, these brave migrants succeeded in creating a Welsh speaking community which still exists and thrives today, over 7,000 miles away. The trip in 1865 had been organised by a passionate Welshman, Edwin Cynrig Roberts, from Cilcain in Flintshire.

Creatives/Company

Author: Tim Baker

What's On By Year ...

Archive listings for The Spirit of Mimosa (2011)

Work type: Kids show.

T433690265

This exciting new production will embrace both the English and Welsh language (and possibly some Spanish!) in recognition of the efforts of the migrants to keep alive not just their Welsh culture but also their language.Producer Clwyd Theatr Cymru Theatre for Young People. Design Alex Robertson. Music Dyfan Jones. Performer Eirlys Bellin. Performer Tomos Eames. Performer James Haggie. Performer Owen Morse. Performer Caitlin Richards.

23 Jun 11 to 30 Jun 11

Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810
listing details L802447667

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