Theatr Fach Llangefni Papers

Scope and Content

Papers of Theatr Fach Llangefni, Anglesey, and Cymdeithas Ddrama Llangefni, 1940 - 1983, including scrapbook, 1955 - 1982; programmes of plays produced at Theatr Fach, 1955 - 1982; programmes of the Welsh National Drama Festival, Llangefni, 1962 - 1969; miscellaneous programmes, 1944 - 1980; minutes of Llangefni Dramatic Society (Cymdeithas Ddrama Llangefni), 1949 - 1972; and photographs, 1949 - 1968.

Administrative / Biographical History

Cymdeithas Ddrama Llangefni, Anglesey, was an amateur dramatic society, active from 1942. In 1955, its secretary, George Fisher (1909-1970), a schoolteacher, founded Theatr Fach Llangefni. The company received financial help from the British Arts Council. The theatre organises drama festivals, and is a member of the Little Theatres Guild.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: scrapbook; programmes of plays produced at Theatr Fach; programmes of the Welsh National Drama Festival, Llangefni; minutes of the Llangefni Dramatic Society; photographs; and miscellaneous papers.

Access Information

Dim cyfyngiadau/ No Restrictions

Acquisition Information

Adnau preifat / Private deposit., 1983.

Note

Os gwelwch yn dda archebwch y dogfenau gan ddefnyddio y rhif cyfeirnod amgen (lle ddarperidd) / Please order documents using the alternative reference number (where provided)

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives the National Library of Wales and the National Register of Archives. It is the policy of Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives to catalogue in the language of the document.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Cyflwr da/Good condition

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were consulted in the compilation of this description: Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives, Catalogue, Theatr Fach Llangefni; BBC Cymru website (www.bbc.co.uk), viewed 25 June 2003; University of Wales website (www.uwp.co.uk), viewed 25 June 2003; Jones, Llewellyn, Francis George Fisher (1983); Williams, J. R., Forty Glorious Years (Llangefni, 1995); Walford Davies, Hazel, Lwyfannau lleol (Llandysul, 2000); Stevens Meic (ed.), The Arts in Wales (Welsh Arts Council, 1979); Little Theatres Guild website (www.littletheatresguild.org), viewed 30 January 2004.

Appraisal Information

Mae'r holl gofnodiadau sy'n cydymffurfio â pholisi casglu Swyddfa Gofnodi Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn wedi eu cadw /All records which meet the collection policy of the Anglesey Archives have been retained.

Accruals

Mae croniadau yn bosibl/Accruals are possible