The Revlon Girl: A Powerful Play About Aberfan's Aftermath Coming to Market Overton
The AG Company presents The Revlon Girl, a poignant play written by Neil Anthony Docking, exploring the profound impact of the 1966 Aberfan disaster on a Welsh village. This powerful drama delves into how the community coped, or perhaps didn't, in the aftermath of a tragedy that deeply scarred a nation.
A Village Shattered: The Aberfan Disaster
On October 21, 1966, the unthinkable happened in the small mining village of Aberfan in South Wales. A catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip engulfed Pantglas Junior School and surrounding houses. The landslide of slurry tragically claimed the lives of 144 people, 116 of whom were children. The disaster sent shockwaves across the United Kingdom and remains a stark reminder of industrial negligence and its devastating consequences. The long-term psychological and emotional scars on the survivors and the community were immense.
"A remarkably warm, sorrowful and at times even funny drama..."
The play, lauded by The Independent as "a remarkably warm, sorrowful and at times even funny drama about survivors, small-town bickering and make-up," offers a glimpse into the raw emotions and struggles of a community grappling with unimaginable loss. It suggests a narrative that finds humanity and even moments of dark humour amidst the profound grief.
Presenting Julia Bullimore as Marilyn, the third of our Aberfan mothers.
Tickets selling fast - to avoid disappointment book now at https://wegottickets.com/event/643784
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