A WEEKEND WITH BERTOLT BRECHT
February 24th and 25th (Saturday and Sunday), 2012

Philip Barnes as Bertolt Brecht is previous production
                                 

Residential Weekend at Tŷ Newydd, National Writers’ Centre for Wales

Writing workshops, theatre visit and stay at Tŷ Newydd, Lloyd George’s last home.

Workshops with Sue Pomeroy, director of the drama documentary, I Bertolt Brecht

Explore Brecht’s ‘Epic Theatre’ approach and how this impacts on the writer and his/her vision. Look at the communication methods Brecht used to connect with his audience, and what this means to the writer of today. Examine the perspectives Brecht brought to his writing, and why his approach changed the landscape of literature and drama and continues to exert enormous influence today. 

Brecht’s liberating approach to creating drama is legendary and Sue Pomeroy has developed a series of inspiring workshops which unlock the potential and share the secrets of this great twentieth century dramatist. The workshops focus on how an understanding of Brecht’s work can enrich and improve our own writing with a structured programme of three sessions, which cover practical work, discussion and exploration of his techniques.

Final performance of I Bertolt Brecht, at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Kim Durham as Bertolt Brecht in previous production.

With unique insight gained through first-hand experience of working with Brecht’s company, the Berliner Ensemble, and his close collaborators, Sue Pomeroy has devised this delightful and challenging two hour drama documentary. Using Brecht’s own words, his ideas and theories are explained and made accessible. Through the immediacy of live performance, and the expert selection of letters, plays, poems, essays and songs, Brecht the man and the dramatist come to life.  We will travel to Llandudno to see the last performance at Venue Cymru where there will be an opportunity to meet some of the company and cast.   www.fuschiafilms.com  www.venuecymru.co.uk

Tŷ Newydd

Tŷ Newydd, situated in the village of Llanystumdwy, near Cricieth, is a house of great character and atmosphere. It is now the National Writers’ Centre for Wales and has all modern facilities and a reputation for excellent home cooking.                                 www.tynewydd.org

Timetable

Saturday, February 24th

Guests arrive at Tŷ Newydd between 11.00 and 12.15
12.30  Lunch
2.00   Workshop with Sue Pomeroy
4. 30  Minibus to Llandudno
6.00   Dinner at Venue Cymru
7.30   Performance of I, Bertolt Brecht at Venue Cymru, Llandudno
          Return to Tŷ Newydd after the show

Sunday, February 25th
10.00  Workshop with Sue Pomeroy
12.30   Lunch
2.00    Closing workshop
3.30 – 4.00  Guests leave

Cost:

£155 per person                   

Price includes:
   Bed and breakfast and 2 lunches at Tŷ Newydd
   Minibus to and from Llandudno
   3 course pre-show dinner at Venue Cymru
   Ticket for I, Bertolt Brecht
   3 Workshops with Sue Pomeroy

For further details please contact Tŷ Newydd:
tynewydd@literaturewales.org   01766 522811
Tŷ Newydd, Llanystumdwy, Criccieth, Gwynedd. LL52 0LW

www.tynewydd.org   www.venuecymru.co.uk   www.literaturewales.org

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