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I "ENOC HUWS."

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Dyfynnu
Rhannu

I "ENOC HUWS." DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE AT BRYNAMMAN. Brynamman, which may justly be- proud of her literary stalwarts, has, strange to say, sadly neglected the- drama for many, many years. Some twenty years ago, more or less, drama- tic art had reached a very high std, dard locally; but since the disbar of the societies responsible for its ture during that time, the drama been severely left alone, despit fact that elocutionary art has maintained a creditable level. s:- fire smouldered, and only neea-l light breeze to fan it into flame, -of is gratifying to note that the ii*—- burns brightly. The company recently formed in the place have been assiduously learning Enoc Huws, and the fruit of their labour was shewn to effect last Wednesday and Thurs- day nights at the Alpha Cinema, when the celebrated novel by Daniel Owen was dramatised. That the ventu'r? ?Nvvans? a welcome one was amply proved by the support given the company, the spacious building being packed on both nights. Speculation was rife as to how ■ the new company would acquit them- selves, but any doubt as to their ability speedily vanished after the curtain was raised. Considering the fact that the members have had but little experience of the stage, and that these nights were the first that the company had ever ap- peared, the masterly manner in which they undertook their various parts was something of a surprise. Credit is really due to the members of this young society for their performances, and Brynamman was not slow in appre- ciating their efforts. It is understood that it is the intention of the society to shortly place upon the stage a number of the best of Welsh dramas, and if the first staging of Enoc Huws is to be a criterion whereon to judge their future success, the career of this com- pany promises to be a flourishing one. ) If one would indulge in a little well- meant criticism, it would be in the j direction of the undue length of the drama itself. Over three hours at a. I stretch. tends to tire the bsst-humoured of audiences, however interesting the entertainment may be. Regarding the characters in the bulk, it must be said that they were highly satisfactory, and are to be complimented on their efforts. Mr. D. R. Jones' characterisation of t simple Enoc Huws was distinctly realistic, and Mr. John Owen Evans ? (under whose leadership the drama was conducted) portrayed the treachery of Captain Trevor" with success, reaching at times a high level of ex- cellence as an actor. "Mrs. Trevor's" part, by Miss S. A. Hopkin. was also well acted. Miss Muriel Roberts, in the role of Susie Trevor," did ample justice to her duties, and Miss M. Thomas' Mrs. Denman was a highly creditable performance; in fact, highly amusing. Mr. Ivor Lewis, as- Mr. Denman," was also well ap- preciated, and Mr. Sidney Griffiths did well as Sem Llwyd." Mr. Aaron t Williams, as f" Tomos Bartley," gave entire satisfaction, despite the fact that ? in his part there was little scope to shew his ability. Miss R. A. Lewis, in her dual role of Kit and Barbara Bartley," shewed her ability in a clear manner, in both these diverse characters. Miss H. A. Davies, as Marged," left little to be desired, and her experience with Jones, the Policeman (Mr. OJ. G. Thomas) was well acted. Mr. Brinley Williams discharged his solemn duties as the .1 Minister with satisfaction, and "The American," by Mr. Sidney Lewis, had the desired effect in the sensational ending of the play. The characters in The Brown Cow managed their diverting sketch very well, giving a comic relief. The stage arrangements were in the hands of Mr. Emlyn O. Evans. The officialsa,re,as follow :Secretary, Mr. S. Lew-is, Singleton House, Brynamman; trea- surer, Mr. 01. G. Thomas; and chair- man of committee, Mr. D. E. Isaac. The chairmen Wednesday and Thurs- day nights were respectively Ald. W. J. Williams and Mr. Willie Owen. The best of luck attend the effort of this young and talented company. OBSERVER.

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