BALLET CYMRU is an international touring ballet company for Wales, who have had a long-lasting relationship with Welsh singer, songwriter, author and broadcaster, CERYS MATTHEW. Cerys is a Patron of Ballet Cymru and has supported and worked alongside them for many years. Herself and her music have been heavily involved in the work of choreographers Darius James and Amy Doughty.
This Friday, Cerys will be supporting Ballet Cymru and National Youth Dance Wales’ performance of A Child’s Christmas by Dylan Thomas by signing copies of her book, ‘Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood:‘ more on that shortly.
The combination of the dance from Ballet Cymru and the voice and passion of performer Cerys Matthews always makes for one magical evening.
At the end of last year we caught up with Cerys to find out more about her love for the work of Dylan Thomas, and this project in particular. We also dropped in to Ballet Cymru in Newport to see the dancers rehearsing and meet artistic Director Darius James.
This Friday, 4th November at The Riverfront Theatre in Newport, Cerys will be selling signed copies of her book, ‘Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood:‘ A retelling by Cerys Matthews’. Her visit is in support of the Ballet Cymru and National Youth Dance Wales’ performance of A Child’s Christmas by Dylan Thomas., in which she provided the narration and worked with Mason Neely to create the wonderful music for. Cerys said the performance is ‘perfect whatever your age, 1-100, and such a festive story’.
The performance itself will take place on Friday and Saturday at The Riverfront Theatre. Tickets from £8.50. Find out more about the performance and book tickets HERE
