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Cambrian News
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Rhosygilwen to host 'The Merry Widow' with Welsh talent
Directing this high-energy production is Fleur Snow, a Llandysul-born artist trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, whose bold and witty direction breathes new life into Franz Lehár's classic operetta. With lyrics sung in English and peppered with cleverly adapted Welsh lines, this unique version brings a joyful local twist to the timeless tale of love, intrigue, and mistaken identity.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Much-loved' opera will be performed by 30-strong cast
A much-loved comic opera is being performed by a Pembrokeshire community. Pembrokeshire's Rhosygilwen estate will host The Merry Widow on July 11 and 12. The opera will be performed by a 30-strong cast of professionally trained singers, all with local roots. Catrin Aur, trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and now residing in Ceredigion, will take the lead role, blending vocal talent with comedic charm. The production is directed by Llandysul-born Fleur Snow, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Her direction adds a fresh perspective to Franz Lehár's operetta, with lyrics sung in English and interspersed with adapted Welsh lines. The production, supported by a 10-piece live orchestra, will take place in Neuadd y Dderwen (The Oak Hall). The venue is known for its acoustics and rustic charm. Audience members can also enjoy a picnic interval in Rhosygilwen's formal gardens. The Merry Widow promises an evening of laughter, romance, and music, set in the picturesque West Wales setting. For those interested in attending, tickets are available through the Rhosygilwen website.
Western Telegraph
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
The Merry Widow opera coming to Pembrokeshire estate
Pembrokeshire's Rhosygilwen estate will host The Merry Widow on July 11 and 12. The opera will be performed by a 30-strong cast of professionally trained singers, all with local roots. Catrin Aur, trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and now residing in Ceredigion, will take the lead role, blending vocal talent with comedic charm. The production is directed by Llandysul-born Fleur Snow, trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Her direction adds a fresh perspective to Franz Lehár's operetta, with lyrics sung in English and interspersed with adapted Welsh lines. The production, supported by a 10-piece live orchestra, will take place in Neuadd y Dderwen (The Oak Hall). The venue is known for its acoustics and rustic charm. Audience members can also enjoy a picnic interval in Rhosygilwen's formal gardens. The Merry Widow promises an evening of laughter, romance, and music, set in the picturesque West Wales setting. For those interested in attending, tickets are available through the Rhosygilwen website.
