New Theatre Show Explores the Realities of Motherhood in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire Writer Ceri Ashe (Bipolar Me, 99er, Farmers Townies & Grocles) and comedy writer-producer Angharad Tudor have been commissioned by SPAN Arts and Unlimited to create a bold new show, Enjoy Every Minute / Joia Bob Munud, offering a heartfelt exploration of the joys, challenges, and chaos of motherhood today.
The project emerged from Ceri and Angharad’s own experiences navigating motherhood alongside mental health challenges. In 2025, the pair delivered a series of creative workshops for mothers of children aged four and under in Pembrokeshire, offering 13 free places to mums with no previous creative experience. Weekly sessions were hosted at Milford Haven Library and the Pill Social Centre, welcoming children but prioritising space for mothers to explore creativity and wellbeing.
Over eight weeks, participants engaged in:
- Poetry with Angharad Tudor, using accessible and playful writing exercises
- Storytelling and journaling with Ceri Ashe, sharing personal experiences of motherhood in Pembrokeshire
- Singing with Musical Director Sara Benbow, creating a collective song
- Physical expression with Tessa Ryan
Ceri Ashe and Angharad Tudor reflect:
“While we valued mother-and-baby groups, we felt something was missing in Pembrokeshire — a space for mums to explore creativity, connect honestly, and take time for themselves. To see it grow into a fully-fledged creative project rooted in the community has been a true pinch-me moment for us both.”
The resulting stage production features a cast of professional Pembrokeshire actors including Anna Monro, Anna Collcyz, Maya Jones, Tessa Ryan, Ceri Ashe, Cathy Davies, and Janine Grayshon. It also includes a chorus of community singers, performing alternative lyrics to well-known nursery rhymes written by the mothers in the workshops, capturing the realities of parenting with warmth and humour. The 4pm show will have BSL interpretation by Liz May.
Creative team:
- Director: Ceri Ashe
- Assistant Director: Siobhan McGovern
- Musical Director: Sara Benbow
- Movement Director: Tessa RyanEnjoy Every Minute / Joia Bob Munud is described as an honest and heartfelt exploration of modern motherhood in Pembrokeshire, blending poetry, storytelling, music, and performance to celebrate resilience, creativity, and community.
BSL Interpretation by Liz May
The 4pm show of Enjoy Every Minute will be BSL interpretated. The internation side is to be confirmed and priority seating will be given.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Start times: 12pm and 4pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Pricing: Pay what you can starting at £5. Tickets are free for Carers.
Location: Albany Hall, 12 Hill Street, Haverfordwest.
