{"product_id":"the-wife-of-cyncoed-idyll-two-plays-paperback","title":"The Wife of Cyncoed \u0026 Idyll: Two Plays - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Hartley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Wife of Cyncoed\u003c\/em\u003e, Jayne is newly retired and disappointed with her life. She's in danger of becoming her daughter's babysitting service and is desperate to make a change. When she meets a handsome stranger in the park - and an opportunity to do something for herself arises - can Jayne allow herself a second chance at happiness?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming and open-hearted play premiered at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, in 2024, and provides gloriously entertaining opportunities for a mature solo performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIdyll\u003c\/em\u003e, tempers are fraying in the scorching heat as a rural village is overwhelmed by noise, cars and day trippers... Scratch the surface and you'll find danger bubbling away. This captivating short play was first presented as an open-air production by Pentabus Theatre Company in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Hartley\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in the Peak District and studied drama at the University of Hull. His first play \u003cem\u003eSixty Five Miles\u003c\/em\u003e won a Bruntwood Award in the inaugural Bruntwood Competition and was produced by Paines Plough\/Hull Truck in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther work for theatre includes: \u003cem\u003eThe Wife of Cyncoed\u003c\/em\u003e (Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, 2024); \u003cem\u003eIdyll\u003c\/em\u003e (Pentabus Theatre tour, 2021); \u003cem\u003eEyam\u003c\/em\u003e (Shakespeare's Globe, 2018); \u003cem\u003eHere I Belong\u003c\/em\u003e (Pentabus tour, 2016); \u003cem\u003eDeposit\u003c\/em\u003e (Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, 2015); \u003cem\u003eMicrocosm\u003c\/em\u003e (Soho Theatre, 2014); \u003cem\u003eHorizon\u003c\/em\u003e (National Theatre Connections, 2014); \u003cem\u003eThe Bee\u003c\/em\u003e (Edinburgh Festival, 2008); \u003cem\u003ePunch\u003c\/em\u003e (Hampstead\/Heat and Light Company); and \u003cem\u003eEpic\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTrolls \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eLife for Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e (all at Theatre503, London).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has written for TV's \u003cem\u003eHollyoaks\u003c\/em\u003e and his radio plays include \u003cem\u003eThe Pursuit\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Final Call\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 26, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45814051209413,"sku":"9781839043192","price":41.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/hkpvxWvP-i9781839043192.webp?v=1771002378","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-wife-of-cyncoed-idyll-two-plays-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}