Penarth twins Mali and Macsen to star in new S4C series

From left to right: Harri, Macsen, Daniel, Cari, Mali, Myfi, Davy <i>(Image: S4C)</i>
From left to right: Harri, Macsen, Daniel, Cari, Mali, Myfi, Davy (Image: S4C)
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Twins from Penarth will be appearing on an S4C show.

Mali and Macsen, aged 9, are among seven budding comedians selected for the new series, Academi Gomedi.

The show will see the young performers, aged between 9 and 11, go on a journey at the comedy academy, where they will develop their skills, build confidence, and learn the art of comedy from some of the industry's finest.

The academy is led by comedian Steffan Alun, who will mentor and support the young performers as they sharpen their comedy skills.

Throughout the series, Mr Alun will be joined by a host of well-known comedians, including Iwan John, Esyllt Sears, Beth Jones, and Eleri Morgan, who will lead workshops and share their expertise.

At the end of their time in the academy, the seven young comedians will take to the stage to perform a show in front of their family and friends.

Mali said: "I think I’m the funniest one out of us both, ha!

"I’ve always loved making people laugh.

"Being in the Academi was so much fun and an unforgettable experience.

"I learnt a lot about how to do tricks and how it’s important to show your personality whilst telling jokes.

"It was also so much fun to be in the company of other people who liked the same kind of things as me."

Macsen added: "I love laughing, and I love telling jokes.

"Mali and I are always competing to be the funniest.

"I enjoyed making new friends in the Academi."

Steffan Alun said: "The children were fantastic – all funny and very talented; this was a great opportunity for them.

"They were all so different from each other.

"If they want a career in comedy in the future, they will make it."

The series will be available from February 19 at 5.15pm as part of Stwnsh, S4C’s children’s service, as well as on S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer.

The other young comedians who will be students at the Academi Gomedi are Cari, age nine from Anglesey, Davy, age 11 from Carmarthen, Harri and Daniel, two 10-year-old friends from Llandysul, and Myfi, age 11 from Cardiff.

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