Full casting has been announced for the homecoming premiere of historical Welsh musical of My Land’s Shore at Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil next month.
Based on the true story of the tragic hero of the Merthyr Rising of 1831 when iron workers and coal miners were involved in bloody clashes with soldiers drafted in to protect industrialists, the musical is due to play its first run in Wales from 20 February until 4 March.
Cameron Potts will feature in the central role of the man described as the first Welsh martyr Richard Lewis. He will be joined by Lily De-La-Haye; Nicky Taliesin, Katy Treharne, Michael Robert-Lowe, Daniel Hall, Andrew Truluck, Dylan Wynford, Emma Hickey, Michael Hutchings, Leah Pinney, Colin Middleton, Bethan Fflint, Aaron Bannister-Davies, Michael Larcombe, Hollie Evans, Tom Blackmore and Ceris Hine.
In development since 2001, All Star Productions’ well-received world premiere played London’s Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre in February last year.
With a book and lyrics by Robert Gould and music and lyrics by Christopher J Orton, My Land’s Shore is directed by Brendan Matthew with orchestrations by musical director Aaron Clingham.
The creative team also includes choreographer Charlotte Tooth, set designer Joana Dias, costume designer Celestine Healy, lighting designer Jamie Platt, production manager Randy Smartnick, assistant stage manager Sioned Roberts, production assistant Angie Lawrence. production photographer David Ovenden, and associate producer Emma Hickey. Casting is by the show’s producer Andrew Yon.
Angela Thomas
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