Under Milk Wood (12+)

Written by Dylan Thomas
Adapted & Performed by Guy Masterson
Directed by Tony Boncza
Original Music & Sound by Matt Clifford

“one of the most inventive, remarkable performances of the decade”

Under Milk Wood is Dylan Thomas’ most famous and enduring work now translated into over 50 languages. A favourite since its first broadcast with Richard Burton in January 1954, it brilliantly conjures the intimate dreams and innermost desires of the inhabitants of Llareggub – a small fictional sea-town somewhere in Wales.

Using nothing but a wooden chair, dark glasses, apposite lighting and a beautifully haunting soundscape by Matt Clifford Guy Masterson performs the entire work – playing all 69 characters; men & women, girls and boys – himself! It is unbeleivably recreated and entirely enchanting.

“The show is truly remarkable. Committing the work – word perfectly – to memory is one thing. To perform all the characters in such an engaging, delightful and totally convincing manner is another. Masterson achieves all this and more. The performance is quite simply amazing! The reviews speak for themselves.”

“Bawdy and beautiful, sad and sensual, through the music of language, it creates indelible, unforgettable images of humanity.”

“The sight and sound of Guy Masterson performing Thomas’s masterpiece is electrifying. All 69 voices spill form the lips of an actor whose talents are a fitting 50th anniversary tribute to those of the Welsh wizard himself in this refurbished production. No matter how hard you pore over the programme, you will not find a finer performance in the whole Edinburgh Festival!

Dinner and a Show!

Bill’s Kitchen, within Ludlow Assembly Rooms, is now offering a 2-course meal before
the show for only £15 (if booked 24 hours in advance). Book your table directly
with Bill’s Kitchen and come along any time after 5.30pm to eat before the show
starts – the earlier you come the bigger the menu selection. Please note that
due to the popularity of these events you may be invited to share a table with
other diners on the night.

For information about the meals, please contact Bill’s Kitchen directly on 01584
877956 or please book via the Bill’s Kitchen meal-deal booking page