The Merthyr Stigmatist by Lisa Parry

Shortlisted for the Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award

Produced by Theatre Uncut and the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff

“Skilfully paced direction by Emma Callander, it is a dramatic setup whose tension only increases” ★★★★ the Guardian

“Emma Callander’s stripped-back direction provides a tense, taut 55 minutes” ★★★★ The Stage

Carys, a sixteen year-old school pupil, claims to have received the stigmata: Christ’s wounds from the Cross. Why shouldn’t Merthyr be worthy of God’s attention?

Cast

Bethan Mary James

Bethan McLean

Designer Elin Steele

Lighting Designer Andy Pike

Sound Designer Ian Barnard

Composer Eadyth Crawford

Fight Director Kev McCurdy

Assistant Director Carla De’La Hughes