Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
Thurs 13 – Sat 15 Apr
Love, Cardiff may be a play about one of Cardiff’s most famous roads, City Road, but it’s also a play with a twist. Funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund, Love, Cardiff’s producers called out for stories relating to City Road from the residents of the local area to make sure the play stayed true to real life. This has resulted in a community crowd-sourced production that will premiere at the nearby Sherman Theatre in Cathays. It will adapt stories and personal accounts from the public at large to create this ground-breaking new piece that will see art reflect Cardiff life.
It’s a performance, archive and an exhibition that illuminates the rich tapestry of the street’s lives and independent businesses, from charity shops to sex shops and takeaways. City Road, based in the Roath area of the city, is one of the most diverse and varied streets in Cardiff and a hub for the local area at large.
It’s directed by community engagement manager Andrew Sterry at the Sherman Theatre, and co-directed by Paul Jenkins who’s currently working on #twenty16 at Theatr Iolo. Many people tuned in to watch the BBC series City Road, but this play further explores the vibrant characters and lives in the community.
Tickets: £5. Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.shermantheatre.co.uk