Christmas Triology

Pontio & Theatr Clwyd's Christmas Trilogy

For three years running, Pontio and Theatr Clwyd have co-produced a brand new, original Welsh language Christmas show for younger children and their families. These include Llew a'r Crydd in 2018, Y Trol Wnaeth Ddwyn y 'Dolig in 2019 and Gwrach yr Iâ in 2020.

Llew a'r Crydd - 2018

Two siblings travel around the world collecting stories to stop them from getting lost. One Christmas Eve, unable to sleep knowing that Father Christmas is on his way, they tell a story, a story of Llew, a mean old cobbler, a magic elf, and a Princess who just wants to dance. Join us on a magical adventure, told through music, storytelling and the odd, and we mean odd, looking puppet.

Written and directed: Emyr John
Cast: Siôn Emyr and Siôn Eifion
Designer: Heledd Rees
Stage Manager: Seimon John
Production Manager and Light Designer: Gwion E Llwyd

Three photos joined together, the first of two men and a puppet, the second of two men opening a box and looking up and the third two men sat down singing

Y Trol Wnaeth Ddwyn y 'Dolig - 2019

The two friendly characters Cwilsyn and Metso (performed by Sion Emyr and Sion Eifion) are back, but this time they’re joined by dancer and storyteller Ballera (Elan Elidyr), and together the three tell the tale of a troll that’s stolen Christmas and how being bold, bright and brave is what counts!

Written and directed: Emyr John
Cast: Siôn Emyr, Siôn Eifion and Elan Elidyr
Choreography: Angharad Jones
Designer: Lois Prys
Stage Manager: Caryl McQuilling
Production Manager and Light Designer: Gwion E Llwyd

Three photos joined together, the first of three people one hiding in a box and the other two sleeing, the second of three people singing and the third of a girl and a person in costume with a large mask.

Gwrach yr Iâ - 2020

Cwilsyn, Metso and Balera are travelling again and this time tell the story of Vasilisa. Vasilisa is kidnapped by the Ice Witch. To escape she'll need all her courage, with help from friends of all kinds and her teddy bear!

It's wasn't possible to welcome audiences to Pontio to watch this production due to Covid-19, but schools were still given the opportunity to experience some Christmas magic! Gwrach yr Iâ was performed and recorded in Pontio's Studio and was available for schools to download and watch along with a creative workshop.

Written and directed: Emyr John
Cast: Siôn Emyr, Siôn Eifion and Elan Elidyr
Choreography: Angharad Jones
Designer: Lois Prys
Stage Manager: Caryl McQuilling
Production Manager and Light Designer: Gwion E Llwyd
Sound Technician: Tomos Smith

Three photos joined together, the first three people dancing beside trees, the second of a girl with a teddy bear and the third of a man with a rucksack looking back.