Twin sisters separated at birth. One will live in the woods and be raised by a wolf. The other will discover science as her mother melts away in a bath. Will their paths cross again? Wolfie is part fairy tale, part chronicle of families ties lost through the care system.
Wolfie invites you on an adventure into the dark, magical and anarchic world of Ross Willis’s hilarious and heart-breaking play. The final Network Play Reading from National Theatre Wales and Sherman Theatre offered an opportunity to experience a contemporary drama classic, with sound design by rising star of the Welsh music scene Eadyth Crawford.
Wolfie was commissioned by Theatre503 as part of the 503 Five 2017/18 and received its world premiere at Theatre503 in March 2019.
The Wolfie playtext is available to purchase from Nick Hern Books.
Lowri Izzard
Mari Izzard
Director: Izzy Rabey
Sound Designer: Eadyth Crawfod
Stage Manager: Amy Wildgoose
Technician: Gareth Brierley
National Theatre Wales in partnership with BBC Cymru Wales & BBC Arts
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