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Mary Frost was a woman at the centre of the 1839 Newport Rising. A former Mayoress and wife of John Frost, citizens and shop owners in Newport. However, Mary, as a 19th century lady, was obliged to stay in the background, her life hidden and largely undocumented. This play aims to shed light on the life of a significant woman in the history of Newport and share this story with the people of the city as well as touring this important story across Wales and beyond in the future.
Her Story Theatre Company seeks funding to deliver a free programme of educational theatre performances and workshops for schools in Duffryn and surrounding areas. Aimed at Key Stages 1–5, it features three original plays tailored to curriculum and age: Daughter of Bala (KS1/2), about pioneering nurse Betsi Cadwaladr; Doreen’s Big Catch (KS2), an environmental puppetry piece inspired by the River Wye's most famous salmon fisherwoman; and Pianoforte (KS4/5), exploring Chartism through the eyes of Mary Frost. All performances, workshops, and community events will be provided entirely free, ensuring inclusive access for students, families, and the wider community.
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