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Ffion is a Senior Lecturer in Drama, Theatre and Performance and subject leads Drama, Film, Media and Journalism within the School of Arts, Culture and Language at 亚洲色吧. She is also a Professional Theatre Director who has been directing and lecturing since 2011.
Ffion graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Theatre, Film and Television at Aberystwyth University, receiving a Catrin Jones Hughes Award for achieving highest in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television and continued on to complete a Postgradute Taught Masters Degree in Theatre Directing at St Mary鈥檚 University College, London.
She has trained professionally with the Welsh Language National Theatre of Wales (Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru) and Sherman Theatre Cardiff, and has directed large scale national touring productions across Wales. Specialising mainly in Contemporary New Plays, Site Specific Performances and Theatre for Children and Young People.
In 2015 she became Associate Director for theatre company 'Fran Wen', directing plays across Wales as well as the International Edinburgh Fringe Festival before moving on to be selected as one of 12 UK Directors to embark on a research residency with World Renowned German Theatre Director, Thomas Ostermeier (Schaubuhne Theatre Berlin) to evaluate Contemporary European Directing Methodology (in partnership with the National Theatre of Scotland, National Theatre Wales and Goethe-Institut Glasgow).
Ffion has extensive professional experience and has trained with directors, actors, vocal coaches and movement directors from the Royal Shakespeare Company, Young Vic, Shakespeare Globe, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Complicite, Frantic Assembly, Mike Alfreds and Living Pictures and ensures students gain industry-related teaching within their own studies.听
Since 2021 she has achieved the status of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in recognition for her teaching excellence and learning support in Higher Education and excellence in leadership and mentoring of staff and students. In 2023, Ffion was shortlisted for oustanding pastoral care at the Student Led Teaching Awards across the University.
Ffion is currently persuing an EdD (professional doctorate) with the School of Educational Sciences at 亚洲色吧.
Gwybodaeth Cyswllt
Ffion Haf Evans
Position: Senior Lecturer in Drama, Theatre and Performance
Email: ffion.haf@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: 01248 388458
Office Location:听First Floor, Music Building (Staff Offices)
Current Administrative Responsibilities:听
Subject Lead for Drama, Film, Media and Journalism. Department of Arts. School of Arts, Culture and Language.听
Cymwysterau
- Profesiynol: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
2021 - Profesiynol: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
2019 - BA: Drama and Theatre Studies (First Class Honours)
Prifysgol Aberystwyth, - MA: Theatre Directing
St. Mary's University College, Twickenham, UK,
Diddordebau Ymchwil
Research Interests:
Drama, Theatre and Performance: Directing, Acting, Dramaturgy, Contemporary Theatre, Multi Media Theatre, Film and Theatre. Performance Training, Actor's Training, New Writing, Devised Theatre, Scenography, Theatre in the Community, Theatre for Children and Young People, Theatre for Families, Professional Practice in the Arts Industry, Performance and Ecology.听
Education: Educational Leadership and Management, Counselling in Education, Creative Research Methods, Meeting Additional Learning Needs, Understanding Childhood and Youth.听
Cyhoeddiadau
2022
- Cyhoeddwyd
Evans, F., Awst 2022
Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall 鈥� Cyfraniad Arall
2017
- Cyhoeddwyd
Evans, F. (Arall), 12 Mai 2017
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2016
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 13 Ebr 2016
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2015
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 30 Medi 2015
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 30 Hyd 2015
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2014
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 26 Chwef 2014
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 10 Medi 2014
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Ffotograffwr), 21 Gorff 2014
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 13 Awst 2014
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 10 Medi 2014
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2013
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 20 Gorff 2013
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Arall), 1 Tach 2013
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 20 Chwef 2013
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Evans, F. (Arall), 2013
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2012
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 5 Meh 2012
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 5 Gorff 2012
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 20 Chwef 2012
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2011
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Arall), 20 Gorff 2011
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Arall), 10 Meh 2011
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
2010
- Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Cynhyrchwr), 10 Rhag 2010
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad - Cyhoeddwyd
Haf, F. (Arall), 10 Meh 2010
Allbwn ymchwil: Ffurf annhestunol 鈥� Perfformiad
Gweithgareddau
2024
Undertaking a postgraduate module in 'Understanding Childhood and Youth' with the School of Educational Sciences at 亚洲色吧 Univeristy.
Medi 2024 鈥� Ion 2025
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)
2023
2 Hyd 2023 鈥� 31 Awst 2024
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)2 Hyd 2023 鈥� 31 Awst 2024
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)7 Medi 2023 鈥� 8 Medi 2023
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)
2022
3 Hyd 2022 鈥� 31 Awst 2023
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)Level 7 (Masters Level) Module in 'Counselling in Education' with the School of Educational Sciences at 亚洲色吧.
1 Hyd 2022 鈥� 1 Awst 2023
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)Making Research Doable: Doctoral symposium.
This doctoral symposium brings together Education doctoral students from Ume氓 University, Sweden with doctoral students from across Wales for a week-long research training event. The event is hosted by the School of Educational Sciences, 亚洲色吧, and takes place in 亚洲色吧 5-8 September 2022.
5 Medi 2022 鈥� 8 Medi 2022
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)3 Awst 2022 鈥� 14 Medi 2022
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)Devised a site specific performance in the North West Wales area of Llanberis, near Y Wyddfa with a team of artists and makers. The performance was exhibited for a period of three days with over a hundred people taking part in the the performance journey through nature after a period of two weeks of research and development.
Awst 2022
Gweithgaredd: Arall (Aelod)
2021
Organised a interdisciplinary performance lab between music and drama students to explore audio dramaturgy with practitioner and academic, Dr David Shearing from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London with in the Department of Music, Drama and Performance at 亚洲色吧. In relation to spacial studies and mindfulness, how we can reimagine the empty space.
3 Rhag 2021
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Black Rock: From Climbing to Performance
This presentation explored the practice-led immersive performance project Black Rock based on the first ascent of Indian Face on Snowdonia鈥檚 Clogwyn Du鈥檙 Arddu at stage@leeds in November 2017. The presentation explored the research aim for Black Rock: how can the experience of mountaineering be translated to an audience on the ground? reflecting on the discoveries provoked by site visits to Snowdon, workshops with climbers and dancers, interviews with elite and casual climbers - including the original ascensionist of Indian Face, Johnny Dawes - and audience feedback from the production. The paper also considered practice-led research design.
6 Hyd 2021
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)
2019
Directing New Plays with the Welsh National Theatre (Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru)
24 Meh 2019 鈥� 26 Meh 2019
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Prague Quadrennial of Performance and Space 2019
13 Meh 2019 鈥� 16 Meh 2019
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)Re-visitng Performance work form Director Thomas Ostermeier, following a research training attended in August 2016 in Edinburgh
26 Ion 2019
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu 芒'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - G诺yl/Arddangosfa (Ymwelydd)Dramaturg for the Welsh Language National Theatre (Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru) Mentoring new writers over a 9 month project.
5 Ion 2019 鈥� 26 Meh 2019
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)
2018
Dramaturg to writer Fflur Dafydd (Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru) in comission with the Welsh Language National Theatre
5 Medi 2018 鈥� 28 Maw 2019
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Director of Community Engagement, Clwyd Theatre Cymru, Gwennan Mair Jones, delivered a workshop in relation to applied theatre practice. organised by Ffion Haf Evans.
2018
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Carl Owen, Marketing Manager of Fran Wen Theatre Company came to work with the undergraduate students at the School of Music and Media to explore marketing in relation to artistic programming. Organised by Ffion Haf Evans.
2018
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Llio Gwynfor, Marketing Officer at Pontio Arts delivered a workshop with in Ffion's undergraduate curriculum to analyse and develop marketing techniques to develop new audiences at Pontio.
2018
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Shari Llewelyn, Producer at Pontio Arts Centre, delivered a workshop in producing and fundraising within Ffion's Undergraduate Curriculum. Organised by Ffion Haf Evans.
2018
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)
2017
Tour Director of Music Theatre Wales's Opera, Y TWR
1 Mai 2017 鈥� 30 Meh 2017
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Yn ystod taith genedlaethol o Opera newydd Music Theatre Wales a Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, bu Ffion wrth yn trafod ar banel yn amal efo Guto Puw a Gwyneth Glyn y broses o ddatblygu opera, gan canolbwyntio yn bennaf ar y berthynas rhwng y ddrama wreiddiol (Gwenlyn Parry) a gwaith newydd y cyfansoddwr Guto Puw. Siaradwyd yn Theatr Clwyd, Canolfan y Celfyddydau yn Aberystwyth a Sherman Caerdydd.
1 Mai 2017 鈥� 1 Gorff 2017
Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr)Exploring Vocal Techniques in Actor's Training and Performance Making
18 Maw 2017 鈥� 21 Maw 2017
Gweithgaredd: Gwesteio ymwelydd academaidd (Gwesteiwr)Assistant Director in Music Theatre Wales's Opera, Y TWR.
5 Chwef 2017 鈥� 5 Mai 2017
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Ffion collaborated with Voice and Text Coach, Nia Lynn (who has worked with the RSC) to explore the voice as a point of concentration as a mode of expression in actor's training. Students as well as professional actors took part on the course.
2017
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)
2016
Ffion delivered a presentation from a professional perspective on directing with in contemporary theatre. Looking at the meaning of translation in the live rehearsal process of making theatre and communicating work to and with the audience.
19 Tach 2016
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)In addition to the theatre and performance student's studies, Ffion organised for Carl Owen to come in to deliver a workshop on marketing strategy and audience development in the arts from a producing company's perspective. Carl Owen and Gwen Sion (Pontio's Marketing Manager) will also be apart of the professional panel during the students marketing assessments in the module 'Professional Practice' UXB/S 3121/2121
28 Hyd 2016
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Delivered a presentation on translating a play from a director's point of view during the School of Creative Studies and Media Lunchtime Research Programme.
26 Hyd 2016
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Siaradwr)In addition to the theatre and performance student's studies, Ffion organised for Gwen Sion, marketing manager of Pontio, to come in to deliver a workshop on contemporary marketing strategy and audience development in the arts from a venue's perspective.
21 Hyd 2016
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Sian Summers (University of South Wales) was invited to deliver workshops on scriptwriting, absurd theatre and professional practice in collaboration with the Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and the School of Welsh, 亚洲色吧.
A series of 4 workshops were produced in collaboration with Sian Summers to allow the opportunity for theatre and performance students and the School of Creative Studies and Media and The School of Welsh to gain additional experience in the field.
12 Hyd 2016 鈥� 14 Hyd 2016
Gweithgaredd: Gwesteio ymwelydd academaidd (Gwesteiwr)Questioning the director and actors rehearsal methods involved in making the show as well as the international collaboration that was produced between Brittany and Wales during the creative process.
11 Hyd 2016
Cysylltau:
Eight-week Mindfulness Course MBSR: MBSR Mindfulness Course
5 Medi 2016 鈥� 27 Tach 2016
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)As part of an exclusive opportunity, Ffion was selected as one of 12 UK theatre directors to take part in this event. Research practice was investigated in European Directing Methodologies, looking at how we communicate theatre with our audiences in contemporary context.
25 Awst 2016 鈥� 27 Awst 2016
Cysylltau:
During the annual National Eisteddfod (a cultural festival that celebrates the best of Welsh talent) Ffion was selected as one of 3 judges to award this prestigious medal. The winning play will be in development to be staged at the next National Eisteddfod in 2017.
13 Awst 2016
Cysylltau:
The Arts Council of Wales have developed a new programme with the Welsh Government to implement a strategy to employ more creativity in education and to promote creative learning amongst teachers and learners. Ffion is working in collaboration with Ysgol Glan Clwyd and Ysgol Dolbadarn, Llanberis over a period of 2 years to allow opportunity for senior management and teachers to gain development in creative learning CPD as well as employing creative practitioners to work along side teachers and the learners to investigate new ways of working with in the school environment.
1 Meh 2016 鈥� 20 Gorff 2018
Cysylltau:
Audiences were invited to discuss and question Ffion Haf's directorial processes. The discussion took place at Theatr Clwyd, Mold and was Chaired by the actor, Huw Garmon.
11 Mai 2016
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu academaidd allanol - Anerchiad fel siaradwr gwadd (Siaradwr)Directing Rehearsals of new national touring production 'Mrs Reynolds a'r Cena Bach' (translated by Meic Povey, written by Gary Owen) with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
2016 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Siaradwr)
2015
Directing Rehearsals of new national touring production for families with young children 'Saer y Ser' with Fran Wen Theatre Company
1 Hyd 2015 鈥� 20 Rhag 2015
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Siaradwr)Audiences were invited to question and discuss the rehearsal process form the actor's, director and playwrights perspective. The discussion was hosted at Neuadd Dwyfor Pwllheli and Chaired by Marketing Manager, Carl Owen, of theatre company, Fran Wen.
16 Medi 2015
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu academaidd allanol - Anerchiad fel siaradwr gwadd (Siaradwr)Directing and Leading a Research and Development of a new Production 'Drych' for Cwmni'r Fran Wen
11 Mai 2015 鈥� 16 Mai 2015
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Directing Rehearsals of new national touring production 'Drych' with Fran Wen Theatre Company (won best Welsh Language Play)
2015 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Dramaturg to Meic Povey on translating 'Mrs Reynolds a'r Cena Bach' written by Gary Owen
2015 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)
2014
Directing and Leading a Research and Development of a new Production 'Saer y Ser' for Cwmni'r Fran Wen
8 Rhag 2014 鈥� 13 Rhag 2014
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Supported the artistic director of the theatre for children and young people's company, programming productions, directing national touring productions, contributing to the companies 5 year business investment plan with the Arts Council of Wales, re-branding the companies identity, supporting the development of a new website and apart of the interview panel for recruiting new staff.
1 Medi 2014 鈥� 1 Ion 2016
Gweithgaredd: Mathau o waith ymgysylltu 芒'r cyhoedd a gwaith maes - Gwaith ar baneli cynghori ar gyfer ymgysylltu cymdeithasol, cymunedol a diwylliannol (Cyfrannwr)Directed a play that was to represent the Welsh Language at the International Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Funded by Wales Arts International and Fran Wen.
15 Awst 2014 鈥� 21 Awst 2014
Cysylltau:
Advised and Supported the new Community Director of Fran Wen on a Mental Health Arts Project in Blaenau Ffestiniog 'Fi di Fi'
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Aelod o bwyllgor rhaglen)Attended the International Edinburgh Fringe Festival and directed a production funded by Arts Wales International
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)Chwarel - Directed an Immersive, multimedia production to open the New Neuadd Ogwen of Bethesda with 40 local young people. Brain Theatre Company (Fran Wen)
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Delivering workshops and organising an immersive theatre production with 40 young people in North West Wales with Brain Theatre Company (Fran Wen) 'Project Name: Chwarel
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)Directed short plays in Galeri Caernarfon from the Script i Lwyfan Programme Ffion created for Brain Theatre Company, Fran Wen.
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Directing rehearsals and workshops with over 80 community members and professional actors on the production of 'Chwalfa' (first development in 2014) Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfarwyddwr)Training with International Theatre Maker 'Andy Manley' on Devising Theatre with and for young children
2014 鈫�
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Cyfranogwr)
2013
Directed a Production that was staged at the World Stage Design Festival
22 Medi 2013 鈥� 25 Medi 2013
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)Title of Conference (Theatre, History and Politics) held at the Atrium (Cardiff) University of South Wales
25 Ebr 2013
Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr gwadd)From Mike Alfred's book (Different Every Night) we looked at the building of a world when stag