Best Welsh Theatre of 2023
As part of our review of the cultural highlights of the past year, we take a look back at the best Welsh Theatre to hit stages in 2023.
It’s that time of year again! With Christmas nearing and 2023 drawing to a close, we take a look back at some of the best art and cultural offerings to come out of Wales this year. Today, we’re reflecting on the best Welsh theatre of 2023.
Sorter by Richard Mylan
Sorter, Mylan’s debut play, comes recommended by Ally-Joh Gowan-Day, who was lucky enough to be at its opening night. A wonderful mix of dark and laugh-out-loud funny, Mylan offers an intense two-hander exploring the struggles of addiction and the social stigma surrounding it. Sensitively directed by Francesca Goodridge, Sorter is a beautifully ugly, bite-sized triumph.
Pijin/Pigeon by Theatr Iolo & Theatr Genedlaethol
Adaptated from Alys Conran’s award-winning novel of the same name, Pijin/Pigeon follows a young man using his imagination and his love of words to distract himself from the horrors of his home life. It is undeniably moving to see the emotion so palpable in Alys Conran’s novel brought to life so enthusiastically on stage. You can read the full review here
To read the full list of our top theatre picks for 2023, click here.