On Bear Ridge
One of Wales’ most celebrated writers, Ed Thomas (co-creator of Hinterland) makes a momentous return to the stage with this semi-autobiographical story about the places we leave behind, the indelible marks they make on us, and the unreliable memories we hold onto.
About the Show
Sherman Theatre, Cardiff / Royal Court Theatre, London September-October 2019
On Bear Ridge
National Theatre Wales and Royal Court Theatre
On Bear Ridge
Writer Ed Thomas
Co-Directors Vicky Featherstone & Ed Thomas
Just announced: Rakie Ayola, Jason Hughes, Rhys Ifans and Sion Daniel Young have been cast in On Bear Ridge.
“One minute we had customers, the next minute there was no-one.”
In a lost village, blurred by redrawn borders, hidden under a crumb on the map, Bear Ridge Stores still stands.
After a hundred years, the family butchers and grocers – a place for odds and ends, contraband goods, and the last petrol pump for 30 miles – is now silent.
But owners John Daniel and Noni are going nowhere.
They are defiantly drinking the remaining whiskey and remembering good times, when everyone was on the same side and the old language shone.
Outside in the dark, a figure is making their way towards them…
One of Wales’ most celebrated writers, Ed Thomas (co-creator of Hinterland) makes a momentous return to the stage with this semi-autobiographical story about the places we leave behind, the indelible marks they make on us, and the unreliable memories we hold onto.
No Petrol for 12 Miles
To further reveal and explore the world of On Bear Ridge, National Theatre Wales with writer and co-director Ed Thomas, have created a series of outdoor, site-specific installations titled, No Petrol For 12 Miles.
Audiences at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff and the Royal Court, London will also be able to experience the installation through a VR film that will be available to watch at both theatres making the landscape of On Bear Ridge accessible in the centre of these busy cities.
The VR experience will be available at Sherman Theatre 3 – 5 October and at the Royal Court 24 October – 23 November.
Creative Team
Ed Thomas
Writer
Vicky Featherstone & Ed Thomas
Co-Directors
Cai Dyfan
Designer
John Hardy Music
Composer
Elliot Griggs
Lighting Designer
Mike Beer
Sound Designer
Amy Barrett
Costume Supervisor
Izzy Rabey
Emerging Director
Edie Morris
Design Assistant
Amy Ball
Casting Director
Mawgaine Tarrant-Cornish
Casting Associate
