Next week, six months after an initial R&D supported by WalesLab, we return to the rehearsal room to begin a second phase of R&D on Light is like, this time at Pontardawe Arts Centre.

Its amazing how quickly it time has gone - the end of May seemed an age away when we first discussed it, but now its already upon us. The books have been read and the…

After first night nerves and allowing the play to 'bed in' something very special happened last night, audiences smiled all the way through and they went on the journey that is Bara Bread.

As I sat in the audience and the play finished I heard a voice saying 'Marvelous'.

Well I didn't manage to blog yesterday.  But we had a fantastic day today.  The sun was out, the wind dropped and we had costumes and our new, simplified structure of descent worked a treat.  The dancers have really started to get to grips with the complex task of descending a rock face facing downwards, taking on the feel of quarry workers and dancing!  Here are a couple of nice images from Ray Wood of the work we did today.  …

Rydym yn chwilio am gyflwynydd, dylunydd a threfnydd taith ar gyfer prosiect mawr o'r enw Ar Waith Ar Daith, ar gyfer dathliadau dengmlwyddiant Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru yn ystod haf 2015.

Dyma gyfleoedd gwych i gymryd rhan mewn prosiect cyffrous; taith o gwmpas Cymru i ddarganfod yr ysbrydoliaeth a chelfyddyd…

We were lucky enough to have Polarbear spend three days with us a few weeks ago. He worked with eight young artists from across Wales, and here's some of his thoughts on the experience.…

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Please follow the link above for a critique of the 'This Girl Can' Campaign presented by Sport England. The essay focuses on how the image of the female body presented through advertisement campaigns can affect the role of women within sport.

Feel free to add comments and your own interpretation of the…

NEW COLLECTIVE TO OPEN WEEKEND-LONG ARTS EVENT IN CARDIFF

Last July a group of established and emerging artists arrived in Dale, on the Pembrokeshire coast, meeting for the first time under the auspices of National Theatre Wales’ ‘Summercamp’. They spent two weeks creating new work inspired by each other and the sites and landscapes they found themselves in. This group later formed a collective called 1800hrs (the notional amount of sunlight hours that Dale enjoys each…

The Awen bus is part of the Ar Waith Ar Daith programme of events, a magical celebration for the tenth anniversary of Wales Millennium Centre, created by outdoor arts experts Walk the Plank.

Awen Schools, three outdoor training schools for arts practitioners, have taken place across Wales.

The Awen bus tour will take place in August until the beginning of September, and the finale event takes place in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 12th September 2015.

Wales Millennium…

The Awen bus is part of the Ar Waith Ar Daith programme of events, a magical celebration for the tenth anniversary of Wales Millennium Centre, created by outdoor arts experts Walk the Plank.

Awen Schools, three outdoor training schools for arts practitioners, have taken place across Wales.

The Awen bus tour will take place in August until the beginning of September, and the finale event takes place in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 12th September 2015.

Wales Millennium…

The Awen bus is part of the Ar Waith Ar Daith programme of events, a magical celebration for the tenth anniversary of the Wales Millennium Centre, created by outdoor arts experts Walk the Plank.

Lloyds Bank Awen Schools, three outdoor training schools for arts practitioners, have taken place across Wales.

The Awen bus tour will take place in August until the beginning of September, and the finale event takes place in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 12th September…

Well, it was the right decision to have a research and planning day - about 8 heavy hail showers - glad we weren't dangling off the rock face in them.  But it made us think about the quarrymen who would have gone out in all weathers with even more respect.  Llanberis Slate Museum is a treasure trove of beautifully put together history of the quarries. Here are just a few of the things that inspired me:…

National Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru are seeking a local promoter for their upcoming production {150} at the Royal Opera House Stores in Abercwmboi from 27 June to 11 July 2015

As promoter, you will need to work closely with National Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru’s Communications and Collaboration departments, and the team on the production to develop ways to engage with target audience groups and promote the show, locally.

This is a freelance…

Would you like to go to the Edinburgh festival this year?  Well you are in luck!

National Theatre Wales are offering the opportunity for two TEAM members to head to the Scottish capital, and see shows on their behalf.  You will be there to support Welsh artists and companies, report back to…