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The Wind of Heaven archiveA powerful, supernatural drama first performed in 1945. Based in a Welsh village a Miracle Boy's influence begins to permeate the village with several dramatc consequences.

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Author: Emlyn Williams

Archive listings for The Wind of Heaven

Work type: Play.

T1745867434

Rural Wales in the 1850s, in the immediate aftermath of the Crimean War. Dilys Parry lives in Blestin, a mountain village which has no children and worships no god since a disaster snatched away all its youth. Inconsolable since her husband was killed in the war, Dilys is gradually re-awakened to life when a prophet-like child working in her household is called by God to serve the world on an extraordinary new mission. ?And when a flashy showman from Birmingham arrives in the village, intent on exploiting the boy for financial gain, he too suddenly finds his life completely transformed by his conversion to the child's message. In the shadow of vast social inequalities and a mismanaged war, one small community rediscovers its lost faith, with startling consequences for the village, and the world beyond...Presented byWeighed in Productions (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre). Director Will Maynard. Design Ceci Calf. Costume Isobel Pellow. Lighting Ryan Stafford. Musical Director Rhiannon Drake. Music Rhiannon Drake. Sound Julian Starr. Music Julian Starr. Performer Louise Breckon-Richards (Bet). Performer Rhiannon Neads (Dilys). Performer Kristy Philipps (Menna). Performer Seiriol Tomos (Evan). Performer David Whitworth (Pitter). Performer Jamie Wilkes (Ambrose). Performer Melissa Woodbridge (Mrs Lake).
26 Nov 19 to 21 Dec 19Finborough, Inner London :: V199
listing details L01835169811

T1718878226

Company Mikrokosmos Theatre Company. Director Angela George.
14 Jul 05 to 23 Jul 05Theatr Clwyd, Mold :: V810
listing details L1579676661

T1148095963

Company Rep College. Director David Tudor.
16 Jan 01 to 20 Jan 01South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731
listing details L67346213

Other listings

16 Jan 01 to 20 Jan 01South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731
listing details L0521743085
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