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Tachwedd

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m

Four people. 2,000 years. The feeling of being hunted. A horn sounds in the clearing, a factory explosion, a rush of blood. Can you truly escape the destiny set out for you? From selling out, to leaving home, to returning to a place of regret, Tachwedd charts a family’s journey as they try to reconcile the inescapability of the past with the weight of the future.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Four people. 2,000 years. The feeling of being hunted. A horn sounds in the clearing, a factory explosion, a rush of blood. Can you truly escape the destiny set out for you? From selling out, to leaving home, to returning to a place of regret, Tachwedd charts a family’s journey as they try to reconcile the inescapability of the past with the weight of the future.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through time, myth, and legacy with Tachwedd, a captivating play that unfurls the intricate relationship between history, land and consequence. Seamlessly transporting you between the eras of Bethesda, North Wales, Tachwedd weaves together the agricultural to the industrial, all the way to the contemporary. Tachwedd turns the notion of a ‘state-of-the-nation’ on its head, intertwining religious fervour, royal hunting parties and palpable national angst to create an evocative, searing piece of contemporary theatre. At once enigmatic and blisteringly direct, this beautiful play invites you to question the past, challenge the present, and bear witness to the forces that shape our collective destiny.

History
Tachwedd was first produced by Phoebe Stringer Productions and Theatre503 and performed at Theatre503, London, on 15 October 2024.
Cast Attributes

All characters are played by four actors. Suggested splits are below. All other characters should be played by the most available actor, or even by multiple actors.

ONE
ELERI
BECA
MAM
FFION

TWO
HYWEL
GWYN
MORRIS
HARRY

THREE
ELEANOR
JENI
MALDEN
JOURNALIST

FOUR
IDWAL
EVANS
IOLO
ROB

Other
RHIANNON
MR JAMES

  • Time Period Present Day, 19th Century
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

Media

“Powerful” — The Stage

“The play is an entertaining and often powerful evening which thoroughly defies expectations.” — Plays International

“Complex and stunning drama.” — Reviews Gate

“Ambitiously thought-provoking.” — The Reviews Hub

Licensing & Materials



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Authors

Jon Berry

Jon Berry is a playwright and scriptwriter from Bridgend, South Wales. His credits include Tachwedd (Phoebe Stringer Productions and Theatre503), Sail in the Wind (Chippy Lane Productions), Bear (Awen Cultural Trust), Lines (Bristol Spotlights). He has participated in Sher ...
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