Cat
Played by Heledd Gwynn
Playing fellow brewery worker Cat is Heledd Gwynn. Heledd won the 30th Ian Charleson Award for her performances as Hedda in Hedda Gabler and Hastings in Richard III. Heledd has also had roles in Holby City, Ordinary Lies, Enid A Lucy, Amser Maith Yn Ol, 35 Diwrnod and Gwaith/Catref.
Tell us about The Pact.
The Pact is about a group of friends who work in a brewery and attend a party which goes completely and unexpectedly wrong. It’s about normal people dealing with a really abnormal situation, following an unexpected death.
Who do you play in The Pact?
Cat is one of the workers in Evans Brewery and that’s how she knows Anna, Louie, Nancy and Tish. She is pretty no nonsense. She comes across quite blunt and quite tough. She’s worked at the brewery for about three years, so is relatively new, but she still becomes involved.
What is her relationship like with the other girls?
I think she appreciates all of them. Cat’s relationship with Anna, Louie and Nancy is really close. It’s had a few years to really embed itself but it’s still growing in lots of different ways. They know a bit about her past and have accepted her. For Cat, that means a lot. I think she has a different relationship with every one of them. I think Nancy has a maternal quality that’s a wonderful addition to her life, but also very strange for Cat at times. I think she can be quite open with Louie about her own life. With Anna, I think it’s like a real respect for the way she runs her life and her drive.
What makes The Pact so relatable?
I’d say The Pact is a must-watch. On top of the fact that people love crime, people love drama, the show will look beautiful and has great actors in it. I know I would like to watch it because it touches on universal themes of relationships, which vary from romantic relationships, sibling relationships, parental relationships and a group of women and their friendship. It is so varied in emotion.
Why did you want to play Cat?
She is fascinating in what she shows to the world and what she decides to hide. I think those two sides of her definitely drew me in. To be able to explore that, and unpick what those things she’s hiding are, was really exciting. What you expect maybe isn’t exactly what you end up with in the end.
Describe The Pact in five words.
Things aren’t what they seem.
What is it like shooting in Wales?
Filming in Wales was lovely. It’s wonderful and great for me. I can live at home and go to work all while seeing lovely new places. Every location is like a little treat where you don’t quite know where you’ll go next. It’s great.
