Living Willow Theatre
Y Glôb Byw - The Living Willow Theatre - is a scaled down, living version of the Globe in London, being a third of its size in diameter. The willow has been carefully woven into an organic and spiritual theatre, starkly sculptural in spring, which is almost completely absorbed by its lush, green surroundings in summer months. This secret, magical and intimate space, with a rough thrust stage, is totally unique - we believe it is one of the largest willow constructions in the country and probably the only one in use as a theatre in the world. Viola’s determination to ‘make me a willow cabin at your gate’ has a whole new resonance.
The Living Willow Theatre hosts events from April - September, offering syllabus Shakespeare for schools through community productions and professional tours. It is a venue for an eclectic mix of music, Shakespeare, and other arts happenings. We have the option of wet weather cover should it rain. All events in the theatre are supported by the resources of the Mid Wales Shakespeare Centre and the organic farm - with bar and barbecue after the show. Go to the Events Diary to see what we have lined up for this year.
Events Diary
Find out what's on and book tickets for our exciting 2010 season. Please note performances WILL NOT be cancelled if it rains as we have wet weather cover in the barn. More...
Friends
We would not be able to fund the amazing variety of projects and productions at the Living Willow Theatre without the help of our special Friends. An annual subscription of £25 entitles Friends to receive priority booking and reserved seats for the shows and an annual party. More...
Living Willow Community Company
The theatre is proud to have its own resident company, providing Shakespeare by the community for the community. Its members are all local amateurs ranging in age from 8 to 80 plus, with all kinds of backgrounds, professions and experience, but sharing a common passion – Shakespeare and his works. More...
Latest from our blog
“Bring these tidings to this fair assembly”
Funding is beginning to come in now so we can start making plans for next year.
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There has been a bit of an absence from blogging while we're in the middle of updating our website which is very exciting - we should be live with the new look very soon!
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The Have-a-Go group enjoyed a Bogdanov production of Romeo and Juliet at Theatr Brycheiniog last week.
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“And one man in his time plays many parts”
We started rehearsing As You Like It in glorious sunshine at the weekend.
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Shakespeare's birthday at the Mid Wales Shakespeare Centre.
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May 23 and May 24 was a triumphant weekend for the Living Willow Theatre Community Company when As You Like It played to packed houses in the glorious warmth and sunshine of the willows.
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Press Centre
Living Willow Community Company triumphs in enchanting pastoral comedy.
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Theatre Set-Up present an action-packed romantic comedy, written in the magical Celtic tradition.
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A fabulous weekend of sonnet-themed performances, workshops and lectures.
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Quantum Theatre captures young and old alike with Alice's adventures through the looking glass.
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Young Celtic fusion band One String Loose opens the official 2008 season.
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Alice Firefly and partner treat the audience to stilt-walking and fiery feats for a blazing Beltane bash.
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The Living Willow Community Company triumphs in that Scottish play!
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Theatre Set-up makes a welcome return to end well in All's Well!
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AJ Roach makes a triumphant return with his Strange Pilgrims.
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