About this Event
A one man show that tells the story in his own words of the Newport poet William H Davies, who spent much of his early life as a tramp in America, Canada and all over Britain. Born in a public house in Pill, Newport in 1871, he became one of the most popular poets of his time, and his most famous poem, ‘Leisure’, a call for humankind to reconnect with nature, is still well loved and relevant today. This play is the origin story of that poem and an epic journey full of adventures, comic characters, beautiful language and a ripping yarn.
STAND AND STARE STAGE COMPANY
ABOUT US
Stand and Stare Stage Company are based in Pontypool, Gwent. We aim to bring quality theatre with Welsh interest to communities in Wales and beyond.
PATRICK BRENNAN - The Supertramp
Is known for for his extensive theatre, television and film work with notable stage roles at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Globe Theatre, as well as numerous regional theatres throughout Wales and England. Television work includes ‘Downton Abbey’, ‘Call the Midwife’, ‘Carnival Row’, ‘Our House’, ‘Father Brown’, ‘Out There’ plus soon to be broadcast ‘Professor T’, and he just filmed ‘The Last Detectives’. Patrick is a regular voice on BBC Radio Drama.
CERI MEYRICK - Director
Is a South Wales based Television Producer who has worked on some of the country’s best loved popular drama series, including, ‘EastEnders’, ‘Silent Witness’, ‘Death in Paradise’, ‘Shakespeare & Hathaway’ and ‘Father Brown’. Originally from Caerphilly, she started her career at Made in Wales Stage Company and BBC Radio Wales.
A NOTE ABOUT THE ADAPTATION
In creating this adaptation, we have chosen to remove historical racial slurs and racist attitudes expressed in the original book. Our intention is to celebrate W H Davies’ powerful observations on poverty, human resilience, and freedom in a way that respects modern audience standards so that the production remains powerful, inclusive, and accessible to all, while firmly leaving behind the bigotry of the past.
CONTACT US
@standandstarestage
WEBSITE
standandstarestage.com
Event venue & nearby stays
Torfaen Museum, Pontypool, United Kingdom
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