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Glenys Evans

GLENYS EVANS  

 Nationality:    Welsh
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Glenys Evans trained at Central School of Speech and Drama and Goldsmiths College, London . She has worked in theatre, drama and education since 1976. She specialises in writing plays that reflect her understanding of the lives of people with learning disabilities and their close and distant community. She is closely associated with two theatre companies, Hijinx Theatre and Theatr Iolo as an actress, devisor of original ensemble plays, director and commissioned playwright. She is also an experienced teacher and educationalist who has worked extensively with young people of all ages and the adult learning disabled community. She has worked as a lecturer in F.E at Barry College, The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and University of Glamorgan. Reflecting on her work she now understands why she has not much money but very rich memories. Glenys is married to Richard Berry the actor and storyteller and has two sons who should know better. Her dramaturge is John Charana Evans.

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below is a list of Glenys Evans's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Adventures of Sancho Panza, The         Chasing Rainbows         Chuck It         Full Circle         Into My Own         Mole In A Hole         Old Hands         On The Edge         Pack, The         Ruling The Roost         Seize The Day         Some Day Soon

Adventures of Sancho Panza, The

Synopsis:
Meet Sancho Panza. A son, grieving for his father, lonely in his thoughts. Until one day, as he remembers stories his dad used to tell him about Don Quixote, the comically idealistic knight himself bursts into his world and takes him on an adventure. . .The Adventures of Sancho Panza is a boisterous, contemporary adaptation of Cervantes classic tale Don Quixote, retold through the eyes of Quixotes companion Sancho Panza. In a world that blurs real life and fiction, this unlikely duo meet dukes and barbers, robbers, giants and even the old lady from next door, on a journey of surprising discovery for Sancho. Using masks, puppetry, and vivid live music, an inclusive cast of five conjures up the limitless imagination of this eccentric nobleman and transports you across times and locations with the travellers. Join the adventure and, along with Sancho, rediscover the sheer joy of being alive!

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Organisations:
Hijinx Theatre Company

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Genre:
70 min adventure story

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  1            Other:  -

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Chasing Rainbows

Synopsis:
This play highlights a few of those obstacles and is all about inclusion and choices. Based on some of Glenys' experiences, Chasing Rainbows is the story of Hayley  chosen as the face of inclusion  who is off to London to read her poem at a big conference. On her journey (on the 125 to Paddington), Hayley meets a pompous politician, loses her support worker and makes a new friend in the figure of Kit, a homeless street musician. a rollercoaster journey ensues as we see Hayley finding herself included' with somebody who is more excluded that she has ever been. as real life collides with theory and box ticking, what has Hayley learnt about choices and inclusion?

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1st Produced:
Wales Millenium Centre and touring    2009

Organisations:
Hijinx Theatre

1st Published:
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Music:
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Play/Drama

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Chuck It

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1st Published:
UWIC Press (Published in English & in Welsh), 2005   -

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Genre:
Play for young people

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Full Circle

Synopsis:
Full Circle is the triumphant story of a dependent person fulfilling his dream through the support of a circle of friends. The story reflects the experience of many young people with a learning disability who find themselves socially isolated after they finish college. Whilst their peers may leave home they often remain - their world becomes smaller. In the story, through a brother's insight, a circle of friends is formed to give support but they find they have taken on a lifetime challenge in a way none of them anticipated. Keeping a dream alive!

Notes:
Show for Adults with learning disabilities

1st Produced:
Hijinx Theatre    2003

Organisations:
Hijinx Theatre

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Music:
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Genre:
60 min One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Into My Own

Synopsis:
Mother can no longer care from her dependent daughter ~ anne. The patterns of routines of daily life are broken. The brother Ken has good intentions but when it comes to the crunch, is he there? The roots of dependency grow deep into family tradition, but with help and support, tentative steps can blossom into independent flight as anne finds her wings. a new life opens up for her and her confidence grows. There are two lasting bequests we can give our children, one of these is roots and the other is wings

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1st Produced:
Hijinx Theatre    2004

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Genre:
60 min One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

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Mole In A Hole

Synopsis:
Mole's best friend has not turned up for his Birthday. Mole is left alone at home in the rain. He is jealous. a terrible sadness comes over him; he is bored, miserable and fed-up. However, as the day progresses Mole discovers, with the help of his old friend ant, that by using his imagination he can gain access to a wonderful world right under his nose. Mole in a Hole is about friendship, about the riches of the natural world and about the power of the imagination

Notes:
written by Glenys Evans And Kevin Lewis

1st Produced:
Theatre lolo    1999

Organisations:
Theatr Iolo

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Music:
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Genre:
Play for children

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  3

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Old Hands

Synopsis:
It's another 1930s summer season and times are hard for the 'Little Theatre' at Skidbury-on-Sea. The acting Manager is struggling with the books, so all hopes are pinned on a renowned songbird' from the City who, it is hoped, will bring the audiences flooding back in. With her she brings an assistant - a wide-eyed young man, who bears the brunt of her artistic temperament. and quietly, quietly in the wings sits the junior stagehand, watching and waiting as rehearsals begin. . .

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1st Produced:

Organisations:
Hijinx Theatre Company

1st Published:
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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  1            Other:  -

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On The Edge

Synopsis:
On the Edge is the story of an unexpected reunion between a school bully and his autistic victim. Dan, autistic, hard working, takes people literally, he tells a good joke. Petal, a beautiful young woman, with ambitions to always be able to earn her own living. Bill, left behind by his old school mates, on a never ending 'Gap Year'. They meet as young adults in the workplace, where their past lives unravel as they both fall in love with the same person.

Notes:
The issues teachers may be drawn to explore Are well suited to PSE, RE, English And Drama And they include: -bullying -difference, specifically Autism -emotional intelligence (E.Q) -making career And life choices As A young person

1st Produced:
Theatre lolo    2006

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1st Published:
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Genre:
60 min One act

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  3

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Pack, The

Synopsis:
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Notes:
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1st Produced:
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Organisations:
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1st Published:
UWIC Press (Published in English & in Welsh), 2005   -

Music:
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Genre:
Play for young people

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Ruling The Roost

Synopsis:
Mary, the new maid downstairs, struggles to learn the ropes in the house of Lord and Lady Webb. Stripped of her freedom and her name, Mary is drawn into the world of 'upstairs' by the daughter of the house. When her love for Lord Webb's groom Harry blossoms, the danger of losing her job as well as her heart grows. Perceptions will be challenged, obstacles will be overcome, and prejudices will be revaluated in this thought-provoking tale of breaking out.

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1st Produced:
Hijinx Theatre    2007

Organisations:
Hijinx Theatre

1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
Play/Drama

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Seize The Day

Synopsis:
Mary, the new maid downstairs, struggles to learn the ropes in the house of Lord and Lady Webb. Stripped of her freedom and her name, Mary is drawn into the world of 'upstairs' by the daughter of the house. When her love for Lord Webb's groom Harry blossoms, the danger of losing her job as well as her heart grows. Perceptions will be challenged, obstacles will be overcome, and prejudices will be revaluated in this thought-provoking tale of breaking out.

Notes:
This play will be of particular interest to people within the learning disabled community.

1st Produced:
Hijinx Theatre    2006

Organisations:
Hijinx Theatre

1st Published:
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Music:
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To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  1            Female:  3            Other:  1

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Some Day Soon

Synopsis:
Some Day Soon delves into the feelings, desires and needs experienced during the lives of two close relationships. although the production is created for adults with learning disabilities, the themes raised in the play are relevant to all members of the community.

Notes:
Devised with Gaynor Lougher, written by Glenys Evans.

1st Produced:
Hijinx Theatre    2002

Organisations:
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1st Published:
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Music:
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Genre:
60 min One act

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  2            Other:  -

Further Reference:
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