EVER fallen in love with the most wonderful, beautiful person in the world and been unable to act upon it because of the way you look?

In today's image-obsessed society, Cyrano, which performs at the Torch Theatre on November 4 and 5, still strikes a chord. The ultimate tale of unrequited love, Cyrano is the tale of a man who has everything: the courage of a lion, the heart of a poet and the nose of... well... just don't mention the nose!

"Cyrano de Bergerac embodies so many noble attributes," enthused adaptor Keiran Self.

"He's a warrior, a poet, a rebel and a glorious romantic, but all his bravado is quelled by insecurity about the way he looks. This is why he has remained an enduring creation - he's a hero with flaws."

Today, of course, Cyrano could just have had a nose job, but it was down to prosthetic wizardry to create a nose for the stage.

Geinor Styles, artistic director of Theatr na n'Og, explained: "The nose and how it looked is vital for this production which is why we approached Mark Cordory, a special effects wizard who has created some of the effects for Torchwood and Doctor Who. With assistance from the prosthetic team at Principality Medical in Newport and make-up artist Claire Williams, the nose job is incredible!"

Robert Lane, a director and formidable classical actor, has been enticed back to his native Wales to perform the title role.

"As soon as I read the script I knew I wanted to do it. Cyrano is witty, charming, painfully funny and heart-wrenchingly tragic. Any actor would kill for a part like this."

Fortunately, he didn't have to, but weeks of preparing for the role with sword fighting before rehearsals began in earnest would have seen off a lesser man!

Hilarious, moving and gloriously romantic, Cyrano is performed by an eight-strong company of actors.

Accompanied by original music composed and recorded for this production by the multi-talented TV and film composer, Dyfan Jones, this new adaptation has been written by popular BBC television and radio scriptwriter, Keiron Self.

An actor himself, Keiran's name may be more recognised for his role of hapless dentist Roger Bailey in BBC1's sit-com My Family starring alongside Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker.

Currently celebrating their 25th anniversary, Theatre na n'Og is one of Wales' most exciting theatre companies. Their production of Cyrano premiered in London's Greenwich Theatre on October 27 and can be seen at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven on Tuesday, November 4, at 7.30 pm, with a matinee and an evening performance on Wednesday, November 5, for those of you seeking some romantic fireworks.

Tickets may be reserved by calling the Theatre Box Office on 01646 695267 or by visiting their website at http://www.torchtheatre.co.uk">www.torchtheatre.co.uk.