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Welsh and English theatre show for babies to tour Wales in May 2025
Welsh and English theatre show for babies to tour Wales in May 2025

Welsh and English theatre show for babies to tour Wales in May 2025

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Aled Rees8 April 2025
Theatr Iolo is looking for a new part-time Producer
Theatr Iolo is looking for a new part-time Producer

Theatr Iolo are looking for a new part-time Producer

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Aled Rees2 April 2025
Theatr Iolo raise awareness of Audio Described shows for blind and partially sighted children with new film.
Theatr Iolo raise awareness of Audio Described shows for blind and partially sighted children with new film.

Theatr Iolo raise awareness of Audio Described shows for blind and partially sighted children with new film

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Aled Rees11 March 2025
Theatr Iolo supports creation of bold new theatre for young audiences in Wales.
Theatr Iolo supports creation of bold new theatre for young audiences in Wales.

Theatr Iolo will be working with two artists as part of their Platfform programme, which supports writers and theatre makers to create new work especially for children and young people.  

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Aled Rees27 January 2025
Theatr Iolo are looking for trustees to join their board
Theatr Iolo are looking for trustees to join their board

We are looking for several independent non-executive trustees, with a passion or interest in the arts but who doesn’t necessarily work in theatre, who can help us deliver our strategic objectives.

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Aled Rees22 January 2025
 Much-loved children’s book, that encourages looking after the natural environment, brought to life on stage.
Much-loved children’s book, that encourages looking after the natural environment, brought to life on stage.

Based on the children’s picture book by multi-award-winning author and illustrator, Emily Gravett, Tidy, is a gentle but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it.

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Aled Rees11 December 2024
Owl at Home takes flight once again, with an international tour of China
Owl at Home takes flight once again, with an international tour of China

Owl at Home toured China from the 3rd until 20th October 2024 and was booked by A.S.K. (The Arts Space for Kids). 

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Aled Rees1 November 2024
Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, Tidy | Taclus
Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, Tidy | Taclus

We are looking for a musician or an actor/musician for the following role:

Fox: Any age, mid 20’s upwards. Male, Female or non-binary. Must have strong guitar skills (other instruments also welcome, but guitar is essential). Must be able to sing.

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Aled Rees24 October 2024
The Welsh Dragon: Cast Announcement
The Welsh Dragon: Cast Announcement

We are thrilled to announce the cast of our bold new play for children, The Welsh Dragon, which will tour to venues across Wales this autumn.

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Aled Rees9 September 2024
New creative and backstage roles for The Welsh Dragon
New creative and backstage roles for The Welsh Dragon

Theatr Iolo are seeking a Trainee/Shadowing Director, Stage Manager and Deputy Stage Manager for their autumn touring production of Kyle Lima’s new play The Welsh Dragon.

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Aled Rees14 August 2024
Theatr Iolo collaborate with Theatr na nÓg and Creu Cymru to reveal lack of electric charging points at theatres across Wales.
Theatr Iolo collaborate with Theatr na nÓg and Creu Cymru to reveal lack of electric charging points at theatres across Wales.

The three organisations have come together to survey venues and theatres across the country, revealing the difficulties that touring theatre companies face when trying to charge electric vehicles whilst on tour.

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Aled Rees12 August 2024
Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, The Welsh Dragon
Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, The Welsh Dragon

Theatr Iolo are seeking five performers for an upcoming tour of The Welsh Dragon, written by Kyle Lima and directed by Ewa Dina.

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Aled Rees7 August 2024
Writer Call Out for Playhouse 2024-2025 Project
Writer Call Out for Playhouse 2024-2025 Project

Playhouse partners York Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Theatr Iolo and Landmark Theatres are looking to commission a writer as part of our Playhouse project.

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Aled Rees23 July 2024
Young playwrights have their original scripts transformed into podcast dramas
Young playwrights have their original scripts transformed into podcast dramas

The plays selected for 2024 were Y Freuddwyd Beryglus by Sophie (10), The Well-Known Wicks by Ali (10), The Great Christmas Dinner Plot by Alex (15) and Tu ôl i'r Sgrin by Sioned (14).

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Aled Rees3 July 2024
Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, The Welsh Dragon
Call out for actors for Theatr Iolo’s next production, The Welsh Dragon

Theatr Iolo are seeking five performers for an upcoming tour of The Welsh Dragon, written by Kyle Lima and directed by Ewa Dina.

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Aled Rees27 June 2024
Award-winning Welsh playwright, Gary Owen, writes new play  to be performed by cast of children this summer
Award-winning Welsh playwright, Gary Owen, writes new play to be performed by cast of children this summer

Welsh children’s theatre company, Theatr Iolo, have commissioned the writer as part of Playhouse, a UK wide project that offers schools brave and relevant new plays to perform at their local professional theatre.

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Aled Rees11 June 2024
Platfform Call Out: Creating Theatre for Young Audiences
Platfform Call Out: Creating Theatre for Young Audiences

Theatr Iolo have launched their biennial Platfform call out, inviting Welsh and Wales based writers and theatre makers to inspire them with new work for the stage, written especially for young people.  

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Aled Rees18 April 2024
Theatr Iolo gives away 200 free creative play packs to families in need.
Theatr Iolo gives away 200 free creative play packs to families in need.

Following a generous grant from the Co-op Community Fund to create creative play packs for children living locally, Theatr Iolo have been able to create and give away 200 packs containing craft materials aimed at children aged 5-11, to families who wouldn’t have otherwise been able to afford them.

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Aled Rees19 March 2024
Theatr Iolo to be featured at Wales' international theatre festival for young audiences.
Theatr Iolo to be featured at Wales' international theatre festival for young audiences.

Opening Doors Festival, organised by Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch, will take place in Aberystwyth from 12 - 16 March 2024 at venues throughout the Welsh town. Theatr Iolo, the children’s theatre company based in Cardiff, will present their well-loved show, Owl at Home, as part of the five-day event.

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Aled Rees12 February 2024
Annual children’s playwriting project seeks to inspire the next generation of writers in Wales.
Annual children’s playwriting project seeks to inspire the next generation of writers in Wales.

The children’s theatre company based in Cardiff are seeking young people between the ages of 7 and 18 to write an original, imaginative and relevant 10-minute podcast drama for an audience of the same age.

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Aled Rees30 January 2024
Theatr Iolo to remain part of Arts Council of the Wales’ national portfolio of regularly funded arts organisations.
Theatr Iolo to remain part of Arts Council of the Wales’ national portfolio of regularly funded arts organisations.

The children’s theatre company, who have been running for 36 year, will retain their annual funding of £260,569.

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Aled Rees28 September 2023
What’s on during autumn half-term for families in north Wales...
What’s on during autumn half-term for families in north Wales...

Theatr Iolo will be in Pwllheli and Bangor this autumn half-term with their delightful and funny show for children, Owl at Home.

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Aled Rees27 September 2023
Theatr Iolo have three new freelance opportunities
Theatr Iolo have three new freelance opportunities

Thanks to an Arts Council of Wales Create Business Development Grant, Theatr Iolo are now in the position to advertise three new freelance roles.

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Aled Rees21 September 2023
Looking for a new challenge? Theatr Iolo are looking for independent non-executive board members.
Looking for a new challenge? Theatr Iolo are looking for independent non-executive board members.

Theatr Iolo are looking for independent non-executive board members, with a passion for the arts, who can help us deliver our strategic objectives.

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Aled Rees9 August 2023
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View fullsize Thank you to all the families in Pontypridd who joined us for Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a'r Wenynen. Next stop, @aberystwytharts!

Diolch i’r holl deuluoedd ym Mhontypridd a ymunodd â ni ar gyfer Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Ade
View fullsize 🌼 Look at these lovely photos of babies enjoying Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a'r Wenynen! Check out our tour dates to see where we're off to next...

🌼 Edrychwch ar y lluniau hyfryd yma o fabanod yn mwynhau Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Ader
View fullsize Making plans for the week ahead? If you have a little one aged 6-18 months, why not come along to a performance of Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a'r Wenynen? We'll be in Pontypridd on Wednesday and Aberystwyth on Friday this week. Made especial
View fullsize Ydych chi'n gweithio i fusnes neu elusen? Eisiau defnyddio'r Gymraeg i helpu'ch cwsmeriaid? Beth am fynd am y #CynnigCymraeg fel y gwnaethon ni? Am fwy o wybodaeth ewch i wefan @comygymraeg 

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View fullsize Our first performances of Baby, Bird & Baby | Babi, Aderyn a’r Wenynen are taking place tomorrow at the Dance House in Cardiff Bay. Still a handful of tickets available! Performance in Welsh at 12.30pm, followed by English at 3pm.
 
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View fullsize 🤔Thinking about bring your baby to Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a'r Wenynen, but not sure what to expect? Read our Handy Guide for Adults and find out everything you need to know. 

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View fullsize We're delighted to see that Sarah Argent, co-creator and Director of Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a'r Wenynen, features in the Spring edition of the Children in Wales' magazine where she writes about making theatre for babies. 

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View fullsize ✨Rehearsals are underway for Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a'r Wenynen! Say hello to Krystal and Sarah who are busy bees in the studio, as they get ready to bring this gorgeous show for babies, to families across Wales👶

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View fullsize 👶🐦🐝We’re off on tour around Wales next month with Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a’r Wenynen. Check out where we’re off to and book your tickets early, as there is limited availability at all venues! 

👶🐦🐝Rydym yn my
View fullsize We’re off on tour around Wales next month with Baby, Bird & Bee | Babi, Aderyn a’r Wenynen. Check out where we’re off to and book your tickets early, as there is limited availability at all venues!

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