Odyssey Theatre

The long held dream of Gaynor Lougher, Artistic Director of Hijinx Theatre came to fruition in 1999 with the birth of Odyssey Theatre. As a participatory performance group it is open to adults of all ages and abilities, including adults with learning disabilities, who share a desire to perform and who can give the commitment that this demands. With full professional back-up, Odyssey has developed a way of adapting or recreating well known stories or genres to give each production its own unique style.

With two productions a year in July and December, Odyssey has built up a firm following. Music is always an essential part of any production and through collaborations with Community Music Wales, Canton and Riverside services and The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama the number of performers has increased to include carers, people with learning disabilities and music students.

Productions so far:-

The Ballroom (Dec 2007)

The Fall Of The House Of Wax (June 2007)

"...good fun with some unique highlights, like any Odyssey show..."

A Dickens Of A Christmas (December 2006)

"The auditorium buzzed with a strong whisper of high expectancy...this magnificent ensemble brings yet another great Odyssey show to an all singing all clapping end."

The Ozard Of Wiz written & directed by Richard Berry (June 2006)

The Spirit Of Christmas by Gaynor Lougher (December 2005)

"An up-to-the minute tale told with a splash of panache and tremendous fun."

The Squeeking Beauty written & directed by Richard Berry (June 2005)

"The ensemble are an inspiration such is their enthusiasm and dedication to bringing this celebratory creation of frivolity to life."

The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly by Gaynor Lougher and Paul Conway (December 2004)

2004 - A Space Oddity by Gaynor Lougher(July 2004)

"An evening of chaotic joy."

A Dickens of a Christmas by Paul Conway and Gaynor Lougher (December 2003)

"There really isn't another Christmas show (or at any time in the year) where the company obviously have so much fun and inevitably infect the audience with it. No wonder it's become a regular sell-out."

The Good, The Bad and the Cuddly by Paul Conway and Gaynor Lougher (July 2003)

"Refreshing and infectious sense of sheer enjoyment."

Open Sesame by Gaynor Lougher (November 2002)

"Odyssey throw some good melodies into the mix...created the right mood for a right Middle Eastern sing-along."

Angels Don't Need Wings by Laurence Allan (June 2002). In the summer Odyssey members performed, alongside nine professional actors, in Hijinx Theatre's 21st Anniversary production.

"a heady mix of music, guilt, generational misunderstanding and a philosophical questioning of where we come from."

Peter Pan and Wendy by Gaynor Lougher (December 2001)

"a thoroughly entertaining show with moments of inspired humour."

Midsummer Nights' Dreamers (June 2001)

"Another triumph for the whole team, and a highly entertaining evening."

Cinderella Cinderella (December 2000)

The Other Robinson Crusoe (June 2000)