Heuldro Gaeaf was a popular success, with tickets sold out for the second week...the first week being a bit slow with the weather being inclement...to say the least. Noticed that the audiences we did get that week seemed familiar with extreme mountaineering, or that's what I assumed by the gear they were wearing.
It was more expedition than production and credit must go to the actors, who were heroic in their stamina and commitment. They were, in order of appearance –
Mike Hotson, Ceri Rimmer, Osvaldo Couto, Dobrinka Valkova, Osian Brieg Jones, Seah Hotson, Fiona Collins, Jacquie Banks, Catherine Higgins, Megan Broadmeadow, Emlyn Gomer, Aaron, Sally and Toddy, Paola Silva and Sion Corn (Santa) who showed up at a very busy time.
With Thanks to:
Ian Rowlands, Llio Huws Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru, Menter Iaith Conwy, Rosie a Meirion, Golygfa Gwydir, CADW, Claudia Bryan, Gwdihw, Del Davies, Richard Goodrick, Caffi Contessa, Caffi Angelo, Tacsis Menyn, Arfon a Wyn Roberts, Comisiwn Coedwigaeth, Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru, Bwrdd Partneriaeth Twristiaeth Gogledd Cymru.
Again, as with Heudlro Haf, it was ignored by the critics and no reviews have been written other than the comments in the comments book in which the audience are invited to..uh..comment. There were no negative ones and most said they had discovered the 'spirit of Christmas,' some for the first time in a long long time.
Heuldro Gaeaf was the last performance on this scale that Cynefin and Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru will produce at the Caerdroia site. The chances of raising similar funding from the Arts Council for more performances are close to zero in the current funding climate. Nevertheless, Golygfa Gwydyr, the local committee who manage the site are planning to make performances there with plans for a storytelling event well under way. We wish them luck and are encouraged by the enthusiasm with which they continue to develop the labyrinth site as a venue for exciting and innovative work that is relevant to the unique cultuiral heritage of its location.
Next for Cynefin...watch this space.
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