Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

Under Milk Wood

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An ode to life and an examination of love, Under Milk Wood retains a levity of voice throughout, despite deeply examining the more difficult parts of the life being celebrated. Originally a radio play, it makes for a unique lens into a literary time often dominated by cynicism.

Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton headline a Welsh and Welsh-American cast celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth in a performance of his timeless “play for voices.” With characters such as Captain Cat, Polly Garter, and Nogood Boyo, Thomas brings to life the inhabitants of the fictional town of Llareggub in funny, poignant, and poetic detail.

Includes a conversation with Andrew Lycett, author of Dylan Thomas: A New Life.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Matthew Rhys, Kate Burton, Laura Evans, John Francis, Jason Hughes, Christopher Monger, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, Jo Osmond, and Morgan Ritchie.

Directed by Sara Sugarman. Recorded before a live audience by L.A. Theatre Works.

Editorial Reviews

The New York Times

"A dazzling combination of poetic fireworks and music-hall humor."

Randall Jarrell

"It would be hard for any work of art to communicate more directly and funnily and lovingly what it is like to be alive."

JULY 2015 - AudioFile

Welcome to the richly textured, dreamlike world of a Welsh fishing village named Llareggub—“Buggerall” spelled backwards. Its denizens include the postman and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Willy Nilly; the rabbit catcher, Mr. Waldo; and Captain Cat, who dreams of old voyages and past loves. Originally commissioned for BBC Radio, this last piece by Dylan Thomas before his death in 1953 is a natural fit for a fine ensemble cast led by Welsh natives Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton (daughter of Richard Burton, who starred in the original 1954 production). L.A. Theatre Works’ live stage production brings out the magic in this playful and darkly beautiful drama. B.P. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID: 2940172057311
Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works
Publication date: 01/15/2015
Edition description: Unabridged

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