Details
Princess Joan (Siwan in Welsh), daughter of King Joan, grand-daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine, was married in 1205 to Llywelyn the Great, ruler of North Wales - 'Prince of Aberfraw and Lord of Gwynedd'. In 1216 King John died, and Henry III came to the throne, Princes Siwan died at Aberconwy in 1237. The events in the play are based closely on historical fact.
Cast/Performers
Ffion Dafis (Siwan),
Dyfan Roberts (Llywelyn,
Rhys ap Hywel (Gwilym Brewys),
Lisa Jen Brown (Alys)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Saunders LewisCompany:
Theatr Genediaethol CymruDirector:
Judith RobertsDesign:
Colin FalconerLighting:
Ceri JamesMusic:
Jay Greave