Performer Name: Bale and Thomas

Show Name: Grav

Show Description

GRAV Written by Owen Thomas Directed by Peter Doran Starring Gareth J Bale THE AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION “GRAV’ RETURNS FOR 2023 Gareth John Bale reprises the role of ‘Grav’ in this remarkable one-man show exploring the life and times of one of Wales’ most loved sons, Ray Gravell. Known to millions for his legendary exploits on the rugby field, ‘Grav’ was and is so much more than that. An actor, a cultural icon, a father, a husband, a man with a life packed full of stories that deserve to be heard once more. As well as touring Wales, Grav has also been performed at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (2015 and 2022), London, New York and Washington DC. It has proved to be a flexible production with shows taking place in a chapel, church, castle, village halls and conference rooms. Grav will remind the you once more of a unique life well lived and of a man who did so much more than eat soft centres. Whether you are a Rugby fan or not, only the hardest of hearts would fail to enjoy this production...

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Gareth Bales & Owen Thomas: Bale and Thomas have an impressive body of work between them as artists. Owen Thomas is an award-winning Playwright originally from Mid Wales. His previous writing work includes The Wood and Grav for the Torch Theatre where he is also proud to be an Associate Artist. His breakthrough play, Richard Parker, won Best International Show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in Los Angeles in 2012. Gareth John Bale is an established actor and director This year he has seen his stock rise with performances in 30 Awr on S4C, 'Art', 'Richard Parker', and Grav.