The Red Rogue of Bala – Theatr Clwyd

The Red Rogue of Bala Review

Theatr Weston , Theatr Clwyd, Yr Wyddgrug/Mold – until Saturday 22nd November 2025 Reviewed by Julie Noller 4**** Having grown up not far away from Theatr Clwyd it must be something of a home coming for Chris Ashworth-Bennion and a never too late moment for this critic turned playwright. Having visited Ruthin Gaol he stumbled upon the story of John Jones better known apparently as Coch Bach y Bala; a story lost in folklore. Like Chris I too had…

The Red Rogue of Bala – Theatr Clwyd

1913, with a war looming, we are transported to a dark, dingy pub where we are treated to stories of mischief and misdemeanours from scoundrel and rogue, John Jones. But all is not as it first seems. Written by Chris Ashworth-Bennion and directed by Dan Jones, we are taken on a journey of deceit, lies, “magic” and unusual friendships. As we enter the Theatr Weston we are invited into the local pub, where the audience can buy a drink at the on-st…