Praidd

Praidd

Machines work. People break.

Join us on a live working family farm in Aberdaron on Pen Llŷn, as we meet Dafydd, a young farmer taking on the family farm sooner than planned.

A century ago farming meant many hands. Farmers worked side by side, sang together, shared meals, grief and cared for the land. Today machines do the work of twenty men, leaving Dafydd in a dark and lonely place.

As pressure builds in the fields around you, you witness a young farmer caught between inheritance and collapse. In an industry that once made community thrive, who is left to catch him?

Written by Gwyneth Glyn, in collaboration with the community, and directed by Elis Pari, Praidd (Flock) is a powerful and spectacular outdoor production staged on a working farm in Aberdaron. A story of land, legacy and the cost of keeping both alive.

Tickets are available through Neaudd Dwyfor or Plas Carmel (in person).

With support from Plas Carmel, DPJ Foundation and Neuadd Dwyfor.

The project has received funding from The Welsh Church Fund, Gwynedd Council and LPIP Rural Wales.

Praidd English Synopsis

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Cast: Sion Emyr, Carys Gwilym, Owen Arwyn a Dewi Wykes

Playwright: Gwyneth Glyn
Creative Director:
Elis Pari
Designer: Marc Rees
Associate Designer: Elin Steele
Composer: Sam Humphreys
Lighting Designer: Ceri James
Movement Director: Alaw Lewis

Community cast: Richard Parry Hughes, Emyr Jones, Gwenan Gruffydd, John Elfyn Gruffydd, Dylan Owen, Huw Owen, Hywel Jones, Dilwyn John Williams, June Jones (Mynytho), June Jones (Abersoch), Liam Arfon Jones, Netta Pritchard, Non Humphreys, Suzanne Jones, Elgan, Dafydd and Cian

Graphic Design: Steph Pyne
Photography:
Mark McNulty, Elin Gruffydd, ffotonant & Rich Lakos
Video:
Rhys Edwards

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Access

Praidd takes place on a working farm, so the experience involves walking on uneven ground - and while the production is in May, we unfortunately can’t guarantee the weather!

We are committed to making the experience as accessible as possible and will do everything we can to support you.

What to expect:

  • Uneven terrain: Including grass, mud, stones, and farm tracks.
  • Outdoor conditions: Please wear suitable footwear and bring a raincoat.
  • Walking, Standing and Sitting: Periods of walking and standing (up to 1 hour), with occasional opportunities to sit.
  • Parking: Dedicated parking will be available; details will be shared before the show.

To ensure safety, wheelchair and mobility scooter users will occasionally follow a slightly different path to the rest of the audience. We can assure you that this will not negatively impact your experience. More detailed access information will be shared closer to the time.

If you have specific or unique access requirements, or if you would like to discuss your visit in advance, please feel free to get in touch.

New Welsh Speakers

Boost your confidence before the Friday show with a pre-performance session hosted by Learn Welsh North West - join us 6.30pm at Plas Carmel.

This pre-show session discusses the play and its characters, preparing you to enjoy the production with the help of a professional tutor who will go over the relevant vocabulary. For Advanced (Uwch)+ Learners.

Download an English synopsis of the show.

Location

The performance will start at Plas Carmel (LL53 8LL), Anelog before moving on foot to the farm.

Age Guidance

Suitable for 12+ old

Production Team

Creative Director: Elis Pari
Writer:
Gwyneth Glyn
Designer:
Marc Rees
Associate Designer:
Elin Steele
Composer:
Sam Humphreys
Lighting Designer:
Ceri James
Movement Director:
Alaw Lewis
Deputy Stage Manager:
Alys Robinson
Sound Technician:
Georgina Nobbs
Lighting & Power Suppliers:
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Assistant Stage Manager:
Bethan Elsbury