THE HERALD FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 2017
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53 Entertainment RAISING awareness about
sexual violence and promoting the importance of discussing the issue is the theme of a new play from exiled Turkish artists at The Queen’s Hall in Narberth on Saturday (Feb 11). A play which laughs in the face
of violence, the gritty production is formed as a gig and tells the stories of real people about sexual violence, through song and dark humour. ‘Enough is Enough’ is written by
Meltem Arikan and directed by Memet Ali Alabora, with music by Maddie Jones, and includes four female cast members who act as members of a band. The cast includes Maddie Jones, Pınar Öğün, Francesca Dimech and Emma Daman Thomas. Following each performance, a
Shout It All Out Session will be held, where the audience will have a chance to respond to the play’s themes and questioned raised, and discuss how to take action themselves. ‘Enough is Enough’ aims to start
a national conversation about sexual violence and the issues raised in the production. The ‘Enough is Enough’ band have
also released a self-titled debut single from the show, which is available to buy from the show website at
enoughisenough-theplay.com. Author Meltem Arikan said:
“Despite all the measure and precautions around the world, abuse,
rape and incest cannot be stopped. No matter how hard the states, institutions and organisations try to implement sanctions, no matter how many awareness campaigns are run, individuals often ignore the pains caused by these incidents. “The aim of this production is to
show audiences how these issues are part of each and every one of our lives and that these things can happen to anyone.
“Using the means of theatre,
music, dance, humour and surprise, we want to create at least a small feeling of awareness, a ‘what if’ moment in the audience that these issues are not far from all of us, and that we often, rather unconsciously, ignore the traumas being experienced around us.” Be Aware Productions Limited
was founded in January 2015 by actress and director Pınar Öğün to create innovative performing and audio-visual art works. The company aims to produce
works with an international dimension and appeal that explore, challenge and expand the limits of the discipline in which they are produced. The company has been selected for Chapter’s new Associate Artist Programme, Peilot, and this production will be the first supported tour from the scheme. Meltem Arikan (Writer), Memet
Ali Alabora (Director and Actor) and Pınar Öğün have worked together
‘Enough is Enough’: Catch it at The Queen’s Hall
on various projects in Turkey since 2009. This is the first play by the main creative team in Wales. Their last play, ‘Mi Minor’, was
accused by Turkish government officials and pro-government media of being the rehearsal for the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul. The resulting
THEATRE companies from
across Wales will be able to enjoy Theatr Genedlaethol’s production of ‘Macbeth’ through their pilot venture, Theatr Gen Byw. The King of Scotland has generously
rewarded his brightest warrior. But supernatural beings have predicted for Macbeth a far greater honour. When his merciless wife is captivated
by the promise of infinite power, fuelling her husband’s fiendish ambition, he is doomed, and their devilish plans turn to bloody massacre. Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s
site-specific production – live from Caerphilly Castle – of Shakespeare’s brutal tragedy in a new Welsh translation by the late Gwyn Thomas. For the first time ever audiences the
length and breadth of Wales will be able to enjoy the company’s latest production live from the spectacular castle, as the National Welsh-language Theatre Company broadcasts live to venues across Wales. The live broadcast takes place on
Tuesday (Feb 14) at 7.15pm, and will launch formally the same evening at Chapter, Cardiff. This will be followed by a series of repeat screenings, with English subtitles. Among the theatres they will
broadcast live to will be The Torch Theatre in Milford
Haven.There will also be a repeat screening at Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan on April 19. This venture provides a unique opportunity to bring the magic and drama
smear campaign forced them to leave the country and start living in Wales. Director of Be Aware Productions
and performer in ‘Enough is Enough’, Pınar Öğün said; “It’s a real pleasure for us as a company to be travelling Wales with this production. Since arriving in Cardiff over three years ago we have had such a warm welcome and we have met a great deal of wonderful people. We are really excited about this production - it’s challenging and
it’s daring but it’s also fun and will make the audience think differently we hope. We can’t wait to get going!” The company’s first production
was a short film entitled ‘Exhibit’, which has won several awards and has been selected to be shown at festivals around the world. Tickets for Enough is Enough
can be found online at http://www.
enoughisenough-theplay.com/
Theatr Gen Byw: Macbeth
of Caerphilly Castle live to a wider audience, and provides a new experience of watching a Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru production on the big screen. Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru have
worked with Injan on this exciting project. Arwel Gruffydd, Artistic Director of
Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru said of the venture: “The first Theatr Gen Byw live broadcast on February 14 is a milestone in Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru's history. By now, live broadcasts of theatre productions, such as NTLive by the National Theatre and broadcasts by the Royal Opera House are very popular with audiences throughout the world. “This is the first time that a company from Wales has ventured into this field.
It is an exciting venture which allows Theatr Genedlaethol to stay true to our mission of presenting ambitious and imaginative theatre productions in unexpected and unique locations, whilst also remaining committed to our theatre venues and to giving access to our productions to audiences across Wales. “Not everyone can come along to the
Caerphilly Castle, but by broadcasting live, we will be taking the castle to every part of Wales, and bring this site-specific production of Macbeth – as it happens – live to audiences at various venues across the country. The repeat screenings at many of the venues will provide another opportunity to see the production, and this time with English subtitles, so further expanding access to our work.”
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