THE bohemian Montmartre area of Paris in the Age of Jazz is the setting for the new Theatr Powys production which opens at Llandrindod Wells Drama Centre next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 18 and 19, at 7.30pm.
Written by Charles Way “The Man Who Walked Through Walls” is a poignant comedy that offers a magical, mirthful, musical evening of theatre for everyone over the age of eight.
Next week’s premiere shows opens a 25-date tour through to Saturday, February 26, which takes the professional drama company to venues throughout Wales and briefly into England.
Next Friday, January 21, they will be at Trefeglwys Village Hall; and on Saturday, January 22, at Abermule Community Centre.
Local dates continue at Llandinam Village Hall on January 27; at Y Plas Machynlleth on January 28; and at Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells on January 29.
February dates include Canolfan y Banw, Llangadfan on February 2; Theatr Clera, Welshpool, on February 3; CARAD, Rhayader on February 4; Ivor Hughes Centre, Presteigne, on February 6; Victoria Hall, Llanwrtyd Wells, on February 19; Erwood Market Hall, on February 23; and Morlan Aberystwyth on February 25 before returning to Llandrindod Wells for a final show on February 26.
The man who walked through walls transports us to 1939, Montmartre, Paris. It’s the age of Jazz. And the city is in full swing under the shadow of impending occupation. This comic play with music, tells the bittersweet story of Monsieur Dutilleul an ordinary man, a man of habit living an entirely unremarkable life.
Until, that is, he discovers his remarkable power – the ability to walk through walls.
It enables him to become the fabulous burglar known as The Lone Wolf, but will his new found celebrity bring him fulfillment.
Only when he finds he can love and be loved does he question the walls he has built around himself, but is it too late?
Reuniting the acting company that brought you Scarecrow in 2010, once again Theatr Powys puts a top-notch ensemble cast into rural Wales with Ralph Bolland, Chris Batten, Naomi Doyle and Olwen Medi as the enterprising regulars of Café du Rêve.
Add to this the guitarist Andy Raven playing live and Le Café rustles up quite a feast.
The creative team cooks up a perfect menu with direction by Ian Yeoman, a jazzy, swinging score by Daniel Lawrence, design by Jill Rolfe and lighting by Nick Johnson Walker. The man who walked through walls takes turns tickling your taste buds and warming your soul.
Served with zest by Theatr Powys, don’t miss this appetising start to 2011.
The cast comprises Chris Batten, Ralph Bolland, Naomi Doyle, Olwen Medim, and Andy Raven.
Based by a short story by Marcel Ayme, the play is directed by Ian yeoman, with music and sound by Dan Lawrence, design by Jill Rolfe and lighting design by Nick Johnson Walker.