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“A comedy play that is actually funny, provocative, contemporary, and painfully relevant in its themes, that both entertains and agitates.”

Barn magazine

Parti Priodas(A Wedding Party)

Hymns, tensions, and dancing on tables. You’re officially invited to Dafydd and Samantha’s wedding…

Following its smash-hit launch at the 2023 National Eisteddfod of Wales, and a hugely successful national tour, this rich comedy drama is available in print thanks to a collaboration between Sebra and the National Theatre of Wales.

A theatrical two-hander, Parti Priodas (A Wedding Party) is the story of Lowri and Idris, two disgruntled guests at a marquee wedding in rural Pen Llŷn. Lowri’s determined to survive her brother’s wedding day but as he prepares to start an exciting new chapter, is her own future and the family farm on the verge of ruin? Idris misses his old best friend and comes back to Llŷn for the big day. But will past secrets resurface to ruin everyone’s day?

In the hands of the award-winning poet and playwright Gruffudd Owen, Parti Priodas stands out as a seriously funny play about belonging, loneliness and making a fool of yourself on the dancefloor.

Reviews

“A comedy play that is actually funny, provocative, contemporary, and painfully relevant in its themes, that both entertains and agitates.”

Barn magazine