Owl at Home takes flight once more, as the “charming and captivating tale...” returns to delight children across Wales and England this autumn.
Theatr Iolo, the children’s theatre company based in Cardiff, are set to excite young audiences with their show based on the 1975 children’s book, Owl at Home, by Arnold Lobel. The autumnal tale for children aged 5-11 is about an owl who lives by himself, but finds fun and friendship amongst the solitude.
Owl at Home which had been written for the stage by Rina Vergano and directed by Theatr Iolo’s Artistic Director, Lee Lyford, stars actor and musician George Williams as Owl. The show for young children was first created in 2021 for Welsh audiences, and is now preparing to embark on another tour to venues across Wales and the South West of England during the autumn.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“A striking, wonderful piece of theatre for children”
Wales Theatre Review
Owl at Home is a thoughtful and funny show about an Owl who lives alone in a cosy little home in the woods. With no one to talk to, Owl sings to himself and looks for ways to pass the time. He wonders about things a lot, but sometimes his imagination runs away with him and ordinary objects begin to take on a life of their own! Amongst the chaos, Owl finds an unexpected friend who’s willing to follow him to the ends of the earth... whether he likes it or not! An enchanting tale with music, Owl at Home shows us how friendship can be found in the most unlikely of places.
“Thank you for the show Mr Owl. It was amazing!”
Gwen (audience member)
Owl at Home will take place from 30 September until 4 November 2023 and will visit Chapter in Cardiff, The Welfare in Ystradgynlais, The Egg (Theatre Royal) in Bath, The Tobacco Factory in Bristol, Neuadd Dwyfor in Pwllheli and Pontio in Bangor.
Selected performances of Owl at Home will be Audio Described for young audiences who are blind or have a visual impairment. There will also be an opportunity for these audiences to go on a Touch Tour of the set prior to these performances. In addition to this, Theatr Iolo will also be offering a Relaxed Performance at Chapter in Cardiff (30 September, 11am) and Tobacco Factory in Bristol (27 October, 2.30pm). These are designed for young audiences who might need a more relaxed environment, such as those with autism or additional needs.For more information please visit theatriolo.com
Chapter, Cardiff
Saturday 30 September, 11am + 2pm
029 2031 1050
chapter.org
The Welfare, Ystradgynlais
Wednesday 4 October, 11am + 1.15pm (School performances)
01639 843163
thewelfare.co.uk
The Egg, Bath
Saturday 7 October + Sunday 8 October, 11.30am + 3pm
Tuesday 10 October – Friday 13 October, 10am + 1pm (School performances)
Saturday 14 October + Sunday 15 October, 11.30am + 3pm
01225 823409
theatreroyal.org.uk
Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol
Wednesay 25 – Saturday 28 October, 10.30am + 2.30pm (Half term in Bristol)
0117 902 0344
tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli
Thursday 2 November, 11am + 2pm (Half term in Wales)
01758 704088
neuadddwyfor.cymru
Pontio, Bangor
Saturday 4 November, 11.30am + 2.30pm (Half term in Wales)
01248 38 28 28
pontio.co.uk