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The Park and Dare Theatre continues its Centenary Celebrations in an unforgettable performance

Wednesday - 24 April 2013

The Park and Dare Theatre continues its Centenary Celebrations in an unforgettable performance

The Park and Dare Theatre in Treorchy continues its centenary celebrations taking audiences on a spectacular journey through its 100 year history with an exhilarating production, Flights of Fancy/Hedfa’r Dychymyg.

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Creu Cymru / WAPA conference – 22 May, The Riverfront, Newport

Friday - 05 April 2013

Creu Cymru / WAPA conference – 22 May, The Riverfront, Newport

Forging the future: a conversation between producers & presenters.

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SW 2, Warren Orchard

Wednesday - 03 April 2013

Artists respond to the current crisis in the farming and food industry

Leading Welsh artist Marc Rees, whose remarkable Adain Avion brought the London 2012 Festival to the heart of Wales last summer, has commissioned a group of Welsh and international artists to respond to the current crisis in the farming industry.

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A Merthyr Tale of Arson, Abduction and Alliances

Tuesday - 02 April 2013

A Merthyr Tale of Arson, Abduction and Alliances

What do ducks and fishes know about history? According to Merthyr’s community opera, Ynys Gwydr : Island of Glass, only the creatures of the lake can tell the true story of the fall of the Royal Court of Brycheiniog – when the palace, built on a man-made island on Llangorse Lake was destroyed by fire on the orders of a Saxon Queen. This intriguing story is about to be revealed at Theatr Soar on 12th and 13th April

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Ashraf Hanna an exploration in the language of form and material Tactile Space installation 2011

Friday - 22 March 2013

Creative Wales Awards 2013

10 years. 200 artists. £3 million in awards to artists. Last night (21 March 2013), 22 professional artists from across the arts received a Creative Wales Award from the Arts Council of Wales as the organisation celebrated 10 years of recognising the role of our nation’s artists.

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Learning with the arts can change young lives

Thursday - 14 March 2013

Learning with the arts can change young lives

Reach the Heights was launched in 2009 to support Welsh young people aged 11-19 who were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), or who were at risk of becoming NEET.

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Baby Raves, babble, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, stuntmen and lots lots more

Monday - 04 March 2013

Baby Raves, babble, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, stuntmen and lots lots more

The first Sherman Family Festival 24 April – 5 May 2013.

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National Theatre Wales prepares for its international debut

Tuesday - 26 February 2013

National Theatre Wales prepares for its international debut

Tickets are on sale for National Theatre Wales’ very first international production, and its first collaboration with another national theatre – The Opportunity of Efficiency, written by Alan Harris and directed by John E McGrath.

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Sherman Cymru receives major award to develop their Creative Learning projects

Wednesday - 20 February 2013

Sherman Cymru receives major award to develop their Creative Learning projects

The BIG Lottery Fund has awarded Sherman Cymru a grant of £211,395 towards developing their Creative Learning programme and engagement with young people and communities in disadvantaged areas across Cardiff and South Wales over the next 3 years.

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It's a Happy New Year at Clwyd Theatr Cymru – Oh Yes It Is!

Monday - 18 February 2013

It's a Happy New Year at Clwyd Theatr Cymru – Oh Yes It Is!

Theatre Celebrates Audience Success Story As New Figures Show a Quarter of the Total Drama Audience in Wales Now Come to Mold for World Class Theatre.

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100 Year Celebrations begin for Park and Dare Theatre in Treorchy

Friday - 15 February 2013

100 Year Celebrations begin for Park and Dare Theatre in Treorchy

The Park and Dare Theatre in Treorchy celebrates its centenary this year and the first of the commemorative events will be Song Of The Building/ Cân Yr Adeilad with public performances at theatre on March 13 and 14.

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Arts Agency Gwynedd and Anglesey Schools

Friday - 08 February 2013

Arts Agency Gwynedd and Anglesey Schools

Celebrating 10 years!

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“Jac and the Golden Apples”

Wednesday - 06 February 2013

“Jac and the Golden Apples”

Clwyd Theatr Cymru Theatre for Young People are creating a magical space, a storytelling tent – with a difference! Young children and their families will be invited to step inside and let their imaginations take over.

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National Theatre Wales Takes Root in its Third Season

Thursday - 24 January 2013

National Theatre Wales Takes Root in its Third Season

National Theatre Wales’s third season will include four new productions by Welsh writers alongside four residencies – in Butetown, Cardiff; in Japan; on Anglesey and in Treorchy – and two large-scale productions – a touring gig with Neon Neon’s Gruff Rhys & Boom Bip, and an adaptation of Terry Jones’ children’s book Fairy Tales staged at Cardiff Castle.

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Lisa Maguire appointed National Theatre Wales’ new Executive Producer

Monday - 21 January 2013

Lisa Maguire appointed National Theatre Wales’ new Executive Producer

Lisa Maguire has been named as the new Executive Producer of National Theatre Wales. She will take up the post in April 2013, when Lucy Davies leaves to become Executive Director of the Royal Court Theatre in London.

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Arad Goch’s Sexting on the short list for new award!

Monday - 21 January 2013

Arad Goch’s Sexting on the short list for new award!

A drama developed by Arad Goch and Welsh author Bethan Gwanas has been nominated in the category ‘Best Production for Children and Young People’ in the Theatre Critics of Wales Awards.

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Date set for arts conference

Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Date set for arts conference

Gwynedd Arts Forum are pleased to announce that a date has been set for its conference for Thursday, 21st of March, 2013. The event will be staged in the Terrace rooms at BangorUniversity’s Main Arts Building.

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A theatrical circus feast for the senses… including the tastebuds!

Wednesday - 16 January 2013

A theatrical circus feast for the senses… including the tastebuds!

Crashmat Collective present Façade; an intimate and theatrical three course meal, during which, stories unfold in thrilling and touching ways, encircling you as you dine. From Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 Feb 2013, Façade unleashes an in depth circus-theatre experience that blurs the boundaries between performer and audience

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Festive Fun and Christmassy Communities all make for a Wonderful Winter from Night Out

Wednesday - 05 December 2012

Festive Fun and Christmassy Communities all make for a Wonderful Winter from Night Out

Amy, a little girl who wishes away her new stepfather and then has to travel through magical realms to rescue him from the wicked Wish Monger, is the star of Likely Story’s A Monster Christmas Adventure currently touring the communities of Wales with the help of the Night Out scheme from Arts council of Wales.

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Theatre show for babies visits Chapter this Christmas

Wednesday - 05 December 2012

Theatre show for babies visits Chapter this Christmas

This December, Out of the Blue, a theatre show for babies aged 6-18 months (and their grown-ups!), comes to Chapter in Cardiff.

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