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DAFYDD HUW JAMES |
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Nationality: Welsh Email: n/a Website: n/a |
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Dafydd James trained at the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA) and is a composer, writer and performer. My Name is Sue, which he performed and co-created with Ben Lewis, won the Total Theatre Award for Music and Theatre, 2009. Recently he has translated Spring Awakening for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. His critically acclaimed play Llwyth will be co-produced by Sherman Cymru and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru as part of this year's British Council Showcase in Edinburgh. He is also developing the screenplay. The Hunting of the Snark, one of his first theatrical scores, won the Cameron Mackintosh Award.
Plays by Dafydd Huw James
Boy Who Went Fishing For Compliments | ||
| 1st Produced: | Richard Burton Theatre, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama | 04 Jul 2012 | ||||
Organisations: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #138888 | |||
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Genre: | 60 min musical | |||||
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Synopsis: | Vivian is a little boy with a lot to deal with: the hospital, for one thing, with its ominous Wheeler-Dealers and Night Tigers, which lie in wait for him behind the door. But when Vivian's heart decides to leave him and flies through the skylight, life suddenly becomes a lot more complicated. Before long he finds himself clutching a net at the edge of the unknown universe, fishing for compliments in order to get back home& The highly anticipated annual puppetry extravaganza returns for children and adults, who were once children too | |||||
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Click | ||
| 1st Produced: | Ammanford Miners Theatre, Wales | 02 Sep 2011 | ||||
Organisations: | mess up the mess | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #132094 | |||
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Genre: | Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Synopsis: | 'Click' is an exciting ground breaking play written by the celebrated writer Daffydd James. Alongside young people from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Wales he has created a piece of theatre about communication across the internet, social boundaries, relationships and trust. All of the young people from across the globe have worked together on creative challenges and shared their ideas through blogging and social network sites. The play is a snap shot of the diversity of modern youth culture presented through a moving, engaging and very funny script. 'Click' tackles hard hitting issues including those of young carers, youth sexuality, teenage pregnancy, homophobia and identity with an in your face humour that youth audiences will respect. Using music, multi-media and humour to portray issues and topics within society, the play has given opportunities for young people to let their talents flourish. With a cast and crew that comprises completely of young people, Click is the must see youth theatre production of the year. | |||||
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Deffro'r Gwanwyn | ||
| 1st Produced: | Carmarthen: Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Y Llwyfan, Heol y Coleg, Carmarthen SA31 3EQ >>> | 09 Mar 2011 | ||||
Organisations: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #126408 | |||
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Genre: | Translation | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | Deffro'r Gwanwyn' is a Welsh translation of the musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play 'Spring Awakening'. Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik | |||||
Synopsis: | Deffro'r Gwanwyn' is a story about a group of teenagers experiencing puberty and trying to break free whilst the adults around them are fighting to hold on, refusing to offer them any guidance. Their curiosity leads them down a dangerous path with devastating consequences for some, and for other it will change their lives forever. 'Deffro'r Gwanwyn' is a tale of sexual repression and hormonal chaos told in a gritty and very honest way. | |||||
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Llwyth (Tribe) | ||
| 1st Produced: | 2009 | |||||
Organisations: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #98580 | |||
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Genre: | Play/Drama. - - Gay, full length | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 4 | Female | 1 | ||
Parts other: | choir | |||||
Notes: | part of Egin: SpringBoard of new writing | |||||
Synopsis: | Aneurin has returned to the tribe! And that calls for a Cardiff night out like no other. . .Dafydd Huw James weaves together clubbing and cynghanedd in an exhilarating celebration of contemporary Welsh gay life. (In Welsh) | |||||
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My Name Is Sue | ||
| 1st Produced: | 16 Jun 2010 | |||||
Organisations: | n/a | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #71322 | |||
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Genre: | Comedy | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | - | |||||
Notes: | written by Dafydd James & Ben Lewis | |||||
Synopsis: | Sue is a piano-wielding prophet who has so far kept her thoughts to herself. But now she is ready to let rip. She invites you into her lounge, where she'll sing through life from finishing school to Doomsday. | |||||
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Snow Child | ||
| 1st Produced: | 14 Dec 2010 | |||||
Organisations: | Sherman Cymru & Theatr Iolo | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #122922 | |||
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Genre: | Youth Audience | |||||
| Parts: | Male | - | Female | - | ||
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Notes: | Created by Sarah Argent, Dafydd James and Kevin Lewis | |||||
Synopsis: | Step into a magical world where, if you listen very carefully, you'll hear the sound of snow falling and ice crackling. As far as the eye can see, the world is winter white and as the snow stirs in the moonlight, the mischievous Snow Child comes to life. . .With puppetry and live music, this enchanting play will warm all hearts this Christmas. | |||||
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Village Social, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Rudry Parish Hall, Rudry, Caerphilly, CF83 3DF | 20 Oct 2011 | ||||
Organisations: | National Theatre of Wales | |||||
| 1st Published: | I don't think it has been published. Try emailing Playwright or Agent where listed at top of page. | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #128662 | |||
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Genre: | surreal musical | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 3 | ||
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Notes: | written by by Dafydd James and Ben Lewis | |||||
Synopsis: | After unfortunate recent events, the village hall will play host to a much-needed fundraising evening of fun and jollity as the winter nights draw in. Enjoy music and entertainment from local talent before we welcome our main attraction a clairvoyant who promises to put us in touch with spirits from beyond the grave. | |||||
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