OLION tickets on sale
Tickets now on sale for the trilogy
Tickets are now on sale for the OLION trilogy, our latest production which is inspired by the Mabinogi legend of Arianrhod. A groundbreaking project, OLION, promises the audience an interactive experience of live and digital performances around the city of Bangor, north Wales.
The creative team leading on OLION, are Anthony Matsena, Marc Rees, Angharad Elen and Gethin Evans. With experienced artists at the helm, audiences will embark on a journey inspired by the Mabinogi legend of Arianrhod and the experiences of local LGBTQ+ young people.
- Part I: Arianrhod is a theatre show and will open on 20th of September for six nights at Pontio in Bangor.
- Part II: Yr Isfyd (The Underworld) is a site-specific production at venues across the city on the 28th of September, where audiences will get to follow performances at different locations.
- Gŵyl yr Adda (The Adda Festival). The second instalment will also include an outdoor community festival with live music, food and dancing.
- Part III: Y Fam (The Mother) is a short film that will conclude the trilogy, combining material from part one and two, following a local family as they take a surreal journey through time.
This is the first time we've experimented with a trilogy format and a combination of multi-site, live, and digital performances in a single production like this.Gethin Evans, Frân Wen Artistic Director
"We are delighted to be working with a talented team of artists led by Angharad Elen, Anthony Matsena and Marc Rees – who bring with them considerable experience to Frân Wen and this production," added Gethin.
Funded through the Shared Prosperity Fund, we have collaborated with youth charity, GISDA on the production.
Putting young people at the heart of the creativity of every production is central to our vision at Frân Wen. By working with GISDA, OLION has ensured that we can do just this, while allowing us to bring a professional production of the highest standard to Bangor.
The community festival is free of charge and will be a chance for the locals to experience the theatre's offering as well as a chance to get to know Frân Wen, a new addition to the area since Nyth opened its doors as a community arts hub in 2023.
This has been such a valuable experience for a group of young people who often feel excluded. Seeing their confidence grow at the same time as seeing this production come to life has been inspirational. It has also given them an insight into some of the opportunities in terms of work and career opportunites in theatre and the arts.Sian Elen Tomos, GISDA Chief Executive
