"Mag" by Carl Sandburg from OTHNIEL SMITH on Vimeo.

Early wishes for.... Happy International Women's Day!

There are 1000's of inspiring Welsh women but the lady who had the biggest impact on my creativity through her talent is Eiry Palfrey.  I attended a concert and poetry reading she hosted and was not really looking forward to it initially as I thought it would be quite heavy going but it was magical.  The warmth and passion behind the delivery of the poetry made the imagery come alive and switched me onto the spoken word for…

I arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, and now it's Thursday night.  So far I've had two days or rehearsal for The Opportunity of Efficiency, one production meeting and a meet and greet. I've been to another play at the theatre, searched for a SIM card (no joy) and eaten a plenty of rice and skewered chicken but no sushi.   No photos yet, I'm afraid - will try and sort that out (but I have managed a few shaky vine videos - shared on Twitter).  I'm staying in the Hatagaya neighbourhood, just…

Mae’n anghyffredin i gwmni cynnal dwy brosiect dilynnol sy’ mor debyg o ran thema a neges, ond sy’n cwbwl wahanol o ran sefydliad ac awyrgylch. Dyma yn union beth mae Theatr Genedlaethol wedi gwneud gyda cynhyrchiad newydd o Dyled Eileen. Yn dilyn llwyddiant ysgubol Y Bont, gynhyrchiad safle sbesiffig yn Aberystwyth mis dwethaf, mae Theatr Genedlaethol yn parhau ar yr un trywydd gyda Dyled Eileen, ond yn ddod a’r gynhyrchiad i theatrau clud o gwmpas…

What? That's a bit weird, no? Music for people who can't hear? 

Well, no, actually. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales last week held a short series of concerts especially created for Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. I was delighted to be able to go to one of them and I had a really great experience.

I'm a classical musician by training, and I really like orchestras, so I go to a lot of concerts. I've never been to one like this before. I'd expected there would be…

In its tenth year, we're delighted to be able to support a DIY project to happen in Wales. DIY has become an important professional development opportunity for artists working in Live Art, and through WalesLab we're delighted to be able to make a project happen in Wales. 

You can find out more about the opportunities below:…

Click on the link below

http://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_palmer_the_art_of_asking.html

So for the past month and a bit I have been working with good cop bad cop.…

 Buy a ticket for performances on Friday 8th March, and get Wednesday 13th or Friday 15th March Free! 2 nights of theatre for the price of 1!

8th March Performances

LET ME CONFESS

James…

An exhibition/installation/adventure, featuring people, video, objects, words, sounds and surprises.

Designed and Curated by

GUÐNÝ HRUND SIGURÐARDÓTTIR

Take a journey through the heart of the company at…

What Next? - a national conversation on new ways to champion the arts/ culture - is back on - 29/04/13 in London - http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/5590960714/estw 

What Next? 

A national conversation on new ways to champion the arts and culture



The What Next? Conference

Monday 29th April 2013

The Palace Theatre,…

Trailer for "Sons of Nervous Lovers" from OTHNIEL SMITH

Keepers of the Way is a theatre project exploring some the amazing characters I've met, stories I've heard, and experiences I've had travelling through Wales.  The aim is to bring them to life and share them with a wider community - bringing into focus the reality of rural life and travel.  

It is a piece about people, interaction and movement; It's about choosing to interact.  As a theatre-maker, I want it to…

Hi TEAM,

August 012 is looking for an Assistant Director to help me during the rehearsals of Caligula

The rehearsals are starting on 11th March (next week!) and the show opens on 10th April for 10 days in Chapter Studio.

The play is an absurdist tragi-comedy by Albert Camus dealing with the young Emperor's excess and  thirst for the…

Friday 8th March is International Women's Day #IWD

On #IWD millions of people around the world come together celebrating achievement or fighting for justice.

Who from Wales Inspires You?…

A year ago this week, A Provincial Life opened at Sherman Cymru.

At my interview to be the emerging director on NTW's 17th Production, I remember telling Lucy…

On the 22nd of February I was fortunate enough to attend Deborah Light's production of Hide at the renowned Chapter Arts Centre based in Canton, Cardiff

Upon my reflection of Hide I have come to the realisation that Deborah Light has managed to…