Julie Nelson, from Raspberry Catering, and Jude Lewis, from Theatr Silures, outside Llanyrafon Manor
Julie Nelson, from Raspberry Catering, and Jude Lewis, from Theatr Silures, outside Llanyrafon Manor

Under Milk Wood will be performed outside Llanyrafon Manor next week on Friday 11 September. In a special open air production Dylan Thomas’ words will be brought to life on the lawn outside the manor by actors from Theatr Silures.

Llanyrafon Manor
Watch Under Milk Wood outside Llanyrafon Manor

You are encouraged to bring along a deck chair or picnic blanket and enjoy an evening in a location that will be the perfect backdrop to the fictional village of ‘Llareggub’.

I met Jude Lewis from Theatr Silures on the lawn at the manor and recorded this YouTube video.

Theatr Silures in another outdoor performance of Under Milk Wood
Theatr Silures in another outdoor performance of Under Milk Wood

Picnic on the lawn

Raspberry Catering who run Llanyrafon Manor are have a special offer if you pre-book one of their picnics to take the hassle out of making your own.

£12 if you pre-order a picnic for two– It will contain a homemade corned beef pie or homity pie, homemade tart/ quiche, coleslaw, garden salad, scones, clotted cream and jam 🙂

£14 if you buy a picnic for two on the night.

Beetle Juice Bars will be selling beers, wines, ciders and cocktails.

Buy tickets for Under Milk Wood

Get your tickets from Llanyrafon Manor, Llanfrechfa Way, Cwmbran, NP44 8HT. Call 01633 648562. Click here to open a Google Map location of the manor.

£10 Adult

£8 Concession

The show starts at 7pm prompt on Friday 11 September

The gates open at 6pm. Organisers want you to get there early as the actors will start at 7pm sharp.

Julie Nelson, from Raspberry Catering, and Jude Lewis, from Theatr Silures, outside Llanyrafon Manor
Julie Nelson, from Raspberry Catering, and Jude Lewis, from Theatr Silures, outside Llanyrafon Manor

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