BAFTA nominated writer Roger Williams has taken on the challenge to curate the next Dirty Protest theatre production.
The 34-year-old west Wales writer has a clear vision for the performance and the new plays that he wants his chosen six writers to create.
Theatre company Dirty Protest have given the writer of S4C’s Caerdydd full control of the night on Thursday July 23, and he is looking forward to the challenge.
He said, “I like the fresh feel of Dirty Protest Theatre; the idea that the plays are new and will probably only get an airing at the Dirty Protest event.
“I think the parameters are very healthy for writers. There's no risk. You write something short for DP, it's performed to a supportive audience and you move on. The turnover is very quick and you don't get a chance usually to experiment in this way in the theatre.
“Dirty Protest is usually a night full of energy and ideas. It's fast and furious and a great opportunity for writers to experiment. It's a night where writers are in charge and that's rare.”
Before he hands over to the six writers on the night Roger has some rules in place for the night which takes theatre to the night clubs and venues that young people populate.
This time round there will be no monologue and plays must be kept to a strict 3-7 minutes. The writers will have four weeks to write their new pieces on the theme of Soundtrack.
“I have asked the writers to write a play inspired by a song or a piece of music, which will be played on the night,” said Roger.
“There won't be any monologues as I'm more interested in the challenge of writing dialogue and dynamics between characters. “
Keen to populate the night with women, the list of writers is female heavy and features a wealth of Wales writing talent.
BBC Mistresses and Belonging writer Catrin Clarke, will be joined by actress and writer of the Bafta Cymru winning film Little White Lies Helen Griffin, actor, writer and director Tracy Spottiswoode and Angharad Devonald.
Jon Treganna whose new work can currently be seen online drama Breaking Free will also write for the night and the Cherry Popper or new writer for the night is Jamie Rees.
For the uninitiated the Dirty Protest Theatre Company takes established and new writers and challenges them to write a one new short play each to be performed by professionals in Cardiff.
In March the not for profit company gave the reins to Gary Owen to pick the writers, directors and actors for two sell out performances at the unusual setting of the Yurt at Milgi, Cardiff (voted 13th Best Bar in UK, Independent).
The company has gained praise from the Guardian, Big Issue and British Theatre Guide and has also taken new plays to Latitude Festival, the Wales Millennium Centre, Sherman Theatre and nightclubs Clwb Ifor Bach and Ten Feet Tall.
The night on July 23 will be directed by Steve Fisher and Lee Haven Jones.
Two performances will be held at 7.30pm and 9pm and it will be £3 entry.
www.dirtyprotesttheatre.co.uk
