Hywel John Explained

Hywel John (born 21 June 1980) is a Welsh playwright and actor.

Background

Hywel John grew up in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and London.[1] He was educated at Highgate School,[2] Bristol University from 1999, and studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art from 2002.[3]

Playwriting

His debut play, Pieces, premiered at Clwyd Theatr Cymru in March 2010, before transferring to Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theatres, New York City, later that year. It starred Welsh television and stage actor Steven Meo, alongside Louise Collins and Jennifer Kidd. It was directed by Kate Wasserberg. The Guardian compared it to the work of Harold Pinter, calling it "a demonic contemporary fairytale whose psychological surety will leave you in pieces."[4] The Stage described it as "a fascinating piece, always gripping often very funny with a Brothers Grimm-like atmosphere."[5] [6]

This was followed by Rose, which was commissioned by film and stage actor Art Malik. It premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011, starring Malik and his daughter Keira. The play was described by the London Evening Standard as "a gem" with a "subtle and compelling script".[7] The Telegraph in its brief review described Rose as a "well-crafted, relevant, winningly performed new play."[8] [9] [10]

Other works

Sevens Bridge (a public reading at Manhattan Theatre Club starring Zawe Ashton in December 2010); Joe (Lyric Hammersmith and Latitude Festival 2012);[11] Boy (The Last Refuge, 2012).[12]

Acting

As an actor, roles include:

Notes and References

  1. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/welsh-actor-writes-fringe-family-1815839 "Welsh actor writes a Fringe family affair for the Maliks"
  2. Web site: 'Pieces' by Hywel John . Cholmeleian Society . 30 July 2015 .
  3. News: New show from Hackney playwright Hywel John. 30 July 2015. Destination Hackney. 8 October 2012.
  4. Alfred Hickling, "Pieces", The Guardian, 2 May 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  5. Victor Hallett, http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/28028/pieces, The Stage, 28 April 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  6. http://www.nytheatre.com/Review/ben-trawick-smith-2010-11-4-pieces NYtheatre.com Review
  7. Evening Standard Roses Review https://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/theatre/rose-pleasance--review-7426265.html, London Evening Standard
  8. Dominic Cavendish, "Edinburgh Festival 2011: Edinburgh in brief", The Telegraph, 25 August 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  9. Web site: Press Round Up . 19 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140822051831/http://www.searedproductions.co.uk/rose . 22 August 2014 . dead .
  10. Web site: Stage Review . 19 June 2014 . https://archive.today/20140702043311/http://ed.thestage.co.uk/reviews/1224 . 2 July 2014 . dead .
  11. Web site: Lyric Hammersmith Billing . 2 June 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160127144653/http://www.lyric.co.uk/production-archive/entry/lyric-lounge--march/ . 27 January 2016 . dead .
  12. The Last Refuge Billing http://www.destinationhackney.co.uk/news/2A1182A86F89443CABDE7703B1E049E9, Destination Hackney, 2012
  13. BAM Billing http://www.playbill.com/news/article/115007-Macbeth-Starring-Patrick-Stewart-Begins-BAM-Run-Feb-12, www.playbill.com
  14. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/theater/reviews/09macb.html?_r=0 NY Times Macbeth Review
  15. 62nd Tony Award Nominations 62nd Tony Awards
  16. http://www.mahwaff.com/html/angryman.html Angry Young Man Billing
  17. The Glass Menagerie Review http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/25659/the-glass-menagerie, The Stage, 2010
  18. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/theatre-review-glass-menagerie-clwyd-2084652 The Glass Menagerie Review

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