Our performance programme is a space for experimental and interdisciplinary live art practices, where artists are supported to take risks, and audiences can discover exciting, original and accessible theatre.
Ecstatic Drum Beats brings young people together for a series of 10 experimental percussion and performance workshops to explore and celebrate our collective creative potential.
A family-friendly performance, with music by The South Wales Improvisors, Making Merrie marks Hen Galan, the Old Welsh New Year.
Peter Shaffer’s 1979 masterpiece, Amadeus. Expect an evening of thrilling, gripping theatre.
Join us for a weekend of activity curated by artist in residence and Deep Listening facilitator, Dan Johnson, celebrating the publication of A Year of Deep Listening.
Dan will guide participants through the key principles of Deep Listening Practice using a selection of pieces from the ‘A Year of Deep Listening’ book alongside some of Pauline Oliveros’ most trusted exercises.
An exploration of the music, philosophy and innovations of a free improvision legend.
At once playful and disarming, Theo Alexander and Qow’s collaborative performances combine non-verbal voice notes, semi-classical instrumentals, spoken word, and tape-loop ambience
Join The Welsh Ballroom Community for Nosweithiau Vogue – an evening of queer joy and artistry. Community is key!
In TESTO, Wet Mess wet-messifies transitions, testosterone and the edges of drag.
We present music, sound, movement, dance, theatre, conversation, workshops and happenings in live contexts. Our commitment to experimental performance speaks to our rich history of supporting radical live art practices, and our unique position in Cardiff as a multi-artform venue with the capacity to support artists to develop their practice and share their work dynamically.
We support artists engaged in the idea of live practice: what does it mean to be with an audience? How can this dynamic be a space to sense/learn/be with each other – to think critically and collectively. Our performance programme calls and responds to our wider programme including visual art and film, forming a constellation of ideas and practices. Our work is agile, collaborative and committed to our community – artists, audiences, neighbours, staff, and cultural workers – on our doorstep, in Wales and beyond.
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