The voice and words of Dylan Thomas

For the very first Dylan Day, celebrating Wales’ favourite poet, listen to him reciting one of his most famous works, plus some other well-known Welsh nationals give their own take on his work…

A maverick certainly, Dylan Thomas is still something of an enigma. But over a hundred years since his birth, one thing is clear: his words (many of which were written in his parents’ humble suburban home in Swansea) have enduring appeal. Listen to him read an extract of one of his most well known works below or watch video of Welsh actors giving their interpretations of his poetry.

Under Milk Wood

Dylan Thomas reads part of Under Milk Wood, his 1954 piece written for the radio, which was later adapted to a stage play.

Credit: From the Poetry Center Archive | 92Y Readings

Do not go gentle into that good night: Dylan Thomas Season

Welsh actors take turns to recite lines from one of Dylan Thomas’ renowned poems.

Credit: BBC Cymru Wales

Find more information on Dylan Day via the Literature wales website.

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