Primary school children from Ceredigion will be paying homage to one of Wales' most prolific and inspiring children's authors at next year's Urdd National Eisteddfod in Llanerchaeron. T Llew Jones, a primary school teacher in Ceredigion for 35 years, died earlier this year and the Eisteddfod week will see his life and works come alive in a musical extravaganza commissioned especially for the Eisteddfod.

Dwynwen Lloyd Evans and her team at Theatr Felinfach will be leading the children from local primary schools across the county as they tread the Eisteddfod pavilion's boards on Tuesday, 1st and Wednesday, 2nd of June.

"We've already sat around the table and discussed possible ideas for the show," said Dwynwen who has directed many large, community productions in the past and is looking forward to her latest challenge. "Once we've finalised our team of writers, which will consist of local, talented dramatists and authors, we'll start working on the script.

"There's been an aspiration from the start to work on something to celebrate one of our most cherished local authors, who is loved nationally. T Llew Jones died earlier this year and everyone involved in the production feels this is a great way to honour his work," she continued.

A spectacular line-up of evening concerts for next year's Urdd National Eisteddfod has been announced with tickets for the events, as well as day passes for the Eisteddfod on sale from Tuesday, 1st of December.

The Opening Concert at the Pavilion on Sunday, 30th May will be a fitting start to the festival with local and national talent on show in what promises to be a fantastic spectacle to mark the beginning of a wonderful week of performances.

Ceredigion's secondary school pupils will be taking centre stage at Theatr Felinfach in the run-up and during the Eisteddfod week. Eisteddfodwyr will be invited to get into the Eisteddfod spirit early with the youngsters as they perform a brand-new show, commissioned for the Eisteddfod and directed by Jeremy Turner of Theatr Arad Goch between Thursday, 27th May and Monday 31st May.

Aled Siôn, Director of the Urdd National Eisteddfod said, "This is a fantastic line-up of concerts and events which spans eleven days and includes something for everyone, whatever their taste in entertainment.

"We're anticipating a fantastic Opening Concert, following in the footsteps of last year's extravaganza at the Millennium Centre. Further details will be announced in the New Year.

"I would urge everyone to buy their tickets early. They make ideal Christmas presents," he added.

More information about the performances as well as ticket prices and how to purchase tickets are available on www.urdd.org/eisteddfod or by calling 0845 257 1639.