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Emlyn Williams
1905–1987
Raised in a Welsh-speaking working-class family, this gifted writer and performer became one of the great theatrical voices of the 20th century. He is especially remembered for dark, gripping drama and for vivid solo performances that brought literary figures to life.
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Night Must Fall : a Play in Three Acts
by Emlyn Williams
About the author
Born George Emlyn Williams in Mostyn, Flintshire, on November 26, 1905, he grew up in Wales and went on to build a remarkable career as a writer, dramatist, and actor. Reliable reference sources describe him as one of the most effective British playwrights of his generation, with a gift for suspense, sharp character work, and a sometimes macabre edge.
His best-known plays include The Corn Is Green and Night Must Fall, works that helped establish his reputation on stage and beyond. Alongside his writing, he was also a successful performer, appearing in films and becoming widely admired for one-man shows in which he portrayed figures such as Charles Dickens and Dylan Thomas.
Williams died in London on September 25, 1987. His work still stands out for its theatrical energy, psychological tension, and deep connection to Welsh life and identity.