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Much-loved children’s book ‘Tidy‘ is set to come to life as English and Welsh language performances are coming to Blackwood Miners’ Institute.

Theatr Iolo is preparing to take Emily Gravett’s illustrated children’s book, Tidy, or Taclus when performed in Welsh, across Wales.

It will be in Blackwood on Monday February 24 and Tuesday February 25.

The show, aimed at children aged between three and seven, uses puppetry and original songs to bring to life the tale of Pete the badger who likes everything to be neat and tidy, but accidentally destroys his own home while cleaning up the forest where he lives.

Lee Lyford, artistic director of Theatr Iolo, said: “I can’t wait to take Emily Gravett’s funny, silly, yet thoughtful story on tour; a wondrous but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it.

“We’re particularly excited to be working with this outstanding cast to transform the show into a Welsh language production for the first time.”

The production is directed by Lee Lyford and will star Owen Alun as Pete the Badger (Pete y Mochyn Daear), Elin Phillips as Rabbit (Cwningen) and Carwyn Jones as Fox (Cadno).

Each of the three shows in Blackwood are set to last 50 minutes, with the first on at 4pm on Monday February 24 in Welsh, with two English versions the following day at 10.30am and 2pm.

Tickets are £10, and can be bought on Blackwood Miners’ Institute’s website.