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A picture of Kel Matsena, one of the cast members of Joseph K and the Cost of Living, crouching under a harsh white light

Review: The Cost of Living, National Theatre Wales

Marine Furet reviews The Cost of Living, a new production from National Theatre Wales currently at the Swansea Grand Theatre

24th March (24th March)
  • Culture
A picture of Welsh language music band Adwaith. All three band members are facing the camera in front of a house. The sun is lighting up their faces.

A New Wave of Welsh Language Music

Owain Elidir Williams delves into the Welsh language music scene and praises its newfound sense of confidence

2nd March (2nd March)
  • Culture
Rita Bernard-Shaw and Samuel Adewunmi in Trouble in Butetown. Photograph: Manuel Harlan

Review: Trouble in Butetown

Maisie Allen enjoys Trouble in Butetown, currently at the Donmar Warehouse in London until 25 March 2023.

4th March (4th March)
  • Culture
Adam Johannes argues Welsh Government has not shielded libraries from austerity and urges a Wales Libraries Act to stop future budget cuts

Do we need a Wales Libraries Act?

Adam Johannes argues Welsh Government has not shielded libraries from austerity and urges a Wales Libraries Act to stop future budget cuts

25th January
  • Voices
Baroness Kay Andrews OBE looks back at and celebrates at her time as Chair of the Wales Committee of The National Heritage Lottery Fund.

A £100 Million Legacy for Wales’s Rich and Diverse Heritage

Baroness Kay Andrews OBE looks back at and celebrates at her time as Chair of the Wales Committee of The National Heritage Lottery Fund.

15th December
  • Politics and Policy
The final speech of Efa, lead character of GALWAD, who has already lived through the next thirty years ahead of us…

The Beginning of Something

The final speech of Efa, lead character of GALWAD, who has already lived through the next thirty years ahead of us…

28th November (24th November)
  • Culture
Noel Mooney and Laura McAllister discuss the future of football in Wales

Values and vision: Noel Mooney on a beautiful future for football in Cymru

On the eve of Cymru’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup for 64 years, Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales, spoke with former Cymru captain Laura McAllister about values, vision and how football can drive social change

18th November (16th November)
  • Voices
Photo by PJ Gal-Szabo on Unsplash

Putting Wales on Television

Colin Thomas looks back at the early years of Channel 4 and S4C, and forward to forthcoming events that will assess the prospects for their continued success.

7th November (7th November)
  • Culture
Glenn Edwards documents Clifton Street Festival.

Photoessay: Festival Fun on Clifton Street

Glenn Edwards reports on Clifton Street Festival.

7th October (5th October)
  • Culture
A world building session at the Centre for Alternative Technology, where participants could imagine alternative futures.

The Future isn’t a Faraway Place, Let’s Start Building it

Shirish Kulkarni explains how artists and communities are taking on the challenge of imagining and creating a just and sustainable future.

14th September (4th October)
  • Culture
A picture of the Croeso sign and bunting welcoming newcomers to the Eisteddfod.

After the Eisteddfod 

Jasmine Donahaye considers the personal legacy of the Eisteddfod in Tregaron and its nurturing role for Welsh learners like herself.

10th August
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