NEWS: Dark new comedy, Isla, to premiere at Mold's Theatr Clwyd.

Dark new comedy Isla to premier at Theatr Clwyd

Theatr Clwyd team up with the Royal Court to Co-Produce Isla, a dark new comedy. Written by award winning Welsh writer and Theatr Clwyd Board Member Tim Price. Isla explores the relationship we have with technology and digital assistants. The production will premiere on Saturday 16^th October in the Emlyn Williams Theatre.

The play introduces us to the very relatable and lonely Roger, who needs company during lockdown. When his daughter Erin buys him the latest Isla digital assistant, an unexpected relationship between man and technology emerges. But who’s really in control?

When asked about the characters in the play, Tim Price said:

I think sometimes we can be too keen to punish people for not having had the enlightening experiences we have had. I wanted to make a drama about having those difficult conversations with loved ones.

Directing this new piece is Theatr Clwyd’s Artistic Director Tamara Harvey, who described the show in a nutshell as:

A painfully funny look at our relationship with our parents, with our children and with the technology that’s supposed to make our lives easier.

Straight off Theatr Clwyd’s 4-star production Missing Julie, is Catrin Aaron (who appeared in Theatr Clwyd’s Orpheus Descending and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice) playing the role of Isla.

Lisa Zahra previously seen in Theatr Clwyd’s The Voyage, returns to the venue as Erin. And finally Mark Lambert (The Ferryman (Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Gielgud Theatre, Royal Court Theatre)) plays Roger.

Isla runs from 16 October to 6 November at Theatr Clwyd. Tickets are from £10. Booking available at Theatr Clwyd’s website theatrclwyd.com or by calling 01352 344101.