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Nicholas Davies

Nicholas Davies

Biography

Nicholas Davies is a freelance writer of screenplays, novels and articles. He is based in Cardiff and previously spent 17 years working for the Arts Council of Wales covering the performing arts

Recent Articles

The Wife of Cyncoed review

The Wife of Cyncoed review

Virtuoso performance by Vivien Parry in a tale of post-menopause lust and love
Feral Monster review

Feral Monster review

Smart coming-of-age musical drama, directed by Izzy Rabey
Peter Pan review

Peter Pan review

Dark and magical family adventure from Catherine Dyson with a modern twist
Branwen: Dadeni review

Branwen: Dadeni review

Epic, ambitious Welsh-language musical from co-writers, Hanna Jarman, Elgan Rhys and Seiriol Davies, is beautifully performed but unevenly paced 
Rhinoseros review

Rhinoseros review

Clever Welsh-language adaptation of French absurdist classic
Housemates review

Housemates review

Tim Green’s gloriously uplifting and inclusive drama based on an overlooked slice of Cardiff history, directed by Joe Murphy and Ben Pettitt-Wade
Is this the end of National Theatre Wales?

Is this the end of National Theatre Wales?

Yesterday, Arts Council of Wales announced its 2024/25 funding round, subsidising 81 theatre companies. But while there were some welcome wins, others were more shocking. Yet it made Nicholas Davies wonder, was the 100% cut to National Theatre Wales as surprising as it seems?
Inside the Arts Council of Wales during a funding review

Inside the Arts Council of Wales during a funding review

Nicholas Davies has been on both sides of a funding review: bidding for revenue with a company and as an Arts Council of Wales officer. As funding decisions in Wales loom, he reflects on what an investment review was like for those on the inside – and what the sector forgets about Arts Council officers
Evolution or revolution: what will Wales’ funding review bring?

Evolution or revolution: what will Wales’ funding review bring?

Nicholas Davies considers Arts Council of Wales’ upcoming funding review, and wonders what its funding decisions may mean for arts companies in Wales and beyond
Imrie review

Imrie review

Queer magical fantasy about self-discovery and acceptance
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