Pijin \ Pigeon — Theatr Iolo

Pijin | Pigeon

A Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Theatr Iolo production, in association with Pontio

Based on the novel Pigeon by Alys Conran
Adapted for the stage by Bethan Marlow

Directed by Lee Lyford

Pigeon is one in a million. At least that’s what his best friend Iola thinks. Brave, funny and a bit dangerous, there’s no one else she’d rather spend time with. But life is far from sweet.

Pigeon is desperate to escape the life that awaits him at home every night. Imagination, stories and words are the only ways he can survive. But one day, words are no longer enough. His walls come crashing down and life changes forever.

Set in the shadow of the north Wales slate quarries in the early ’90s, this is a gripping tale about growing up, the power of words, friendship and just how far people will go for love.

Based on the best-selling novel Pigeon, by author Alys Conran and adapted for the stage by Bethan Marlow. Welsh and English are subtly woven together, and every performance will use integrated captioning in both Welsh and English.

Age Guidance: 13+ (Contains strong language and themes of domestic violence)

Pijin | Pigeon is aimed at adults and teenagers aged 13+. We know live performance can trigger difficult feelings for some people, so we have put together a list of Trigger Warnings that you can read here. Please note that this information does include some of the key plot details.

Resources for Schools:

To support schools, we have created a free, downloadable Teacher Resource Pack. The pack is full of ideas and activities to take back to the classroom with clear links to the new Curriculum for Wales and the key areas for learning and experiences.

Free Teacher Resource Pack: English

Free Teacher Resource Pack: Welsh

Dates	Venue	Box Office	Book Online
27th Feb - 1st March 2023 (PREVIEWS)	Pontio, Bangor	01248 382828	BOOK NOW
2nd + 3rd March 2023	Pontio, Bangor	01248 382828	BOOK NOW
7th - 10th March 2023	Sherman Theatre, Cardiff	02920 646900	book now
14th + 15th March 2023	Ffwrnes, Llanelli	0345 2263510	Book nOW
17th + 18th March 2023	Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan	01239 621200	Book now
21st + 22nd Mawrth 2023	Aberystwyth Arts Centre	01970 623232	book now
24th + 25th March 2023	Galeri, Caernarfon	01286 685222	BOOK NOW

Cast:

Pijin
Owen Alun

Iola
Elin Gruffydd

Cher
Nia Gandhi

Gwyn/Him/Elfyn
(and other ensemble characters)
Carwyn Jones

Mam/Efa
(and other ensemble characters)
Lisa Jen Brown

Creative Team:

Author of the novel Alys Conran

Adapted for stage Bethan Marlow

Director Lee Lyford

Set and Costume Designer Carl Davies

Video Designer Hayley Egan

Lighting Designer Ace McCarron

Sound Designer & Composer Tic Ashfield

Assistant Director Melangell Dolma

Assistant Designer Ola Klos

Movement Director Eddie Ladd

Access Performances:

Every performance will use integrated captioning in both Welsh and English.

BSL interpreted:
Pontio, Bangor - 2 March 2023, 7.30pm
Sherman, Cardiff - 9 March 2023, 7.30pm

Audio Described (English) with live Welsh to English translation of the script:
Pontio, Bangor - 2 March 2023, 7.30pm
Sherman, Cardiff - 9 March 2023, 7.30pm

Audio Described (Welsh):
Pontio, Bangor - 3 March 2023, 7.30pm
Sherman, Cardiff - 10 March 2023, 7.30pm

Post show talks:

There will be a post-show talk with members of the creative team on Thursday 2 March at Pontio and Thursday 9 March at the Sherman Theatre. The talks will take place in both Welsh and English and will have simultaneous Welsh to English translation. The post-show talks will also be BSL interpreted and accessible for those listening to the Audio Description.

Pijin | Pigeon BSL Flyer