Lynwen scoops musical theatre prize at Trinity
Lynwen Haf Roberts, 21, from Llangadfan, Welshpool, has won the first prize in the Musical Theatre Competition held during the Trinity Arts Festival.
Lynwen, a recent graduate of performing arts at Trinity University College Carmarthen, won the competition for her performance of Everybody Loves Louis, from the musical Sunday in the Park with George, Still Hurting from The Last Five Years and Astonishing from Little Women.
She received a cheque for £300 from competition adjudicator West End star Peter Karrie.
“I’m delighted to have won this prize and I must say it was a bit of a shock. It’s the pinnacle of a fantastic time at Trinity as I’ve had the opportunity to study in America, perform in New York experienced success in the Urdd National Eisteddfod and have been a part of a touring production of musical Heb Ei Fai by Eilir Owen Griffith and Ceri Elen. I’m really grateful for all the help I’ve received during my three years at Trinity.”
The other finalist in the competition were Amy Whittle from Cardiff who won second prize, Catrin Siân Harris from Margam Village who came third as well as David Martyn Jenkins from Llangain, and Trinity students Gwydion Rhys Griffiths from Clunderwen, Lisa Jones from Aberystwyth.
In his adjudication, Peter Karrie said: “Strong performances are the essence of musical theatre – live theatre. Belief and enactment are the essential ingredients to achieving that kind of performance. Follow that with a technical vocal and musical ability and you have a great musical theatre star of the future.
“All of the performers in this competition, I believe, have that ability within their grasp. If they can realise this potential the West End will no doubt welcome them with open arms. I do hope this comes to pass and I shall look forward to seeing their names up in lights sometime in the not too distant future.”
Peter Karrie, Lynwen Haf Roberts, Vice-Chancellor Dr Medwin Hughes
Amy Whittle, Peter Karrie, Lynwen Haf Roberts, Vice-Chancellor Dr Medwin Hughes and Catrin Siân Harris.
Lynwen, a recent graduate of performing arts at Trinity University College Carmarthen, won the competition for her performance of Everybody Loves Louis, from the musical Sunday in the Park with George, Still Hurting from The Last Five Years and Astonishing from Little Women.
She received a cheque for £300 from competition adjudicator West End star Peter Karrie.
“I’m delighted to have won this prize and I must say it was a bit of a shock. It’s the pinnacle of a fantastic time at Trinity as I’ve had the opportunity to study in America, perform in New York experienced success in the Urdd National Eisteddfod and have been a part of a touring production of musical Heb Ei Fai by Eilir Owen Griffith and Ceri Elen. I’m really grateful for all the help I’ve received during my three years at Trinity.”
The other finalist in the competition were Amy Whittle from Cardiff who won second prize, Catrin Siân Harris from Margam Village who came third as well as David Martyn Jenkins from Llangain, and Trinity students Gwydion Rhys Griffiths from Clunderwen, Lisa Jones from Aberystwyth.
In his adjudication, Peter Karrie said: “Strong performances are the essence of musical theatre – live theatre. Belief and enactment are the essential ingredients to achieving that kind of performance. Follow that with a technical vocal and musical ability and you have a great musical theatre star of the future.
“All of the performers in this competition, I believe, have that ability within their grasp. If they can realise this potential the West End will no doubt welcome them with open arms. I do hope this comes to pass and I shall look forward to seeing their names up in lights sometime in the not too distant future.”
Peter Karrie, Lynwen Haf Roberts, Vice-Chancellor Dr Medwin Hughes
Amy Whittle, Peter Karrie, Lynwen Haf Roberts, Vice-Chancellor Dr Medwin Hughes and Catrin Siân Harris.
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