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Rebecca Wilson reflects on why Mrs Roberts Dre failed to cast her, a real Jew, as Mary in Ysgol Cwm-y-Glo’s nativity play. The picture shows children aged 3-5 approximately, involved in their school's nativity play. The text is a reflection on jewish identity.

Stitching together Welsh and Jewish identities

Rebecca Wilson reflects on why Mrs Roberts Dre failed to cast her, a real Jew, as Mary in Ysgol Cwm-y-Glo’s nativity play.

7th December (5th October)
  • Voices
‘Collaboration is the name of the game’: Steffan Donnelly on running Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru

‘Collaboration is the name of the game’: Steffan Donnelly on running Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru

Rebecca Wilson speaks to Steffan Donnelly, Artistic Director of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, about his role and what’s next for the company.

26th October
  • Culture
A picture of the SS Booker T Washington, Captain Hugh Mulzac's ship.

Review: Hugh Mulzac’s Welsh Connections

Andy Bevan delves into two books exploring the history of America’s first Black master mariner, Captain Hugh Mulzac.

5th October (9th October)
  • Culture
Woman standing in front of a Welsh flag.

Beauty Queens and Identity Politics: Exploring what it means to be Welsh today

Rhia Danis interviews Mohima Hussain about her experience of racism as a finalist of the Miss Wales Pageant 2023.

21st July (23rd July)
  • People and Places
Joshua Jones, founder of Dyddiau Du

Soaking Bread with 3năm Studio, or the Importance of Community Art Spaces

Joshua Jones discusses the importance of community art spaces from Vietnam to Cardiff, and reflects on the role of Cardiff-based community space Dyddiau Du in making connections.

30th June (30th June)
  • Voices
Girl with long brown hair siting in her wheelchair on a muddy pathway look into the trees

Welsh Landscapes, Disability and the Myth of Personal Independence

Bethany Handley discusses how stories of ‘conquering’ the extremes of our landscapes remain at the heart of Welsh national identity. She calls for more inclusive stories that celebrate our dependence on the natural world and the diversity of our experiences in the outdoors.

26th June (27th June)
  • Voices
The statue of Aneurin Bevan pointing its finger at Cardiff Castle.

‘Ditch the politics of Influence’: Welsh writers imagine the future of Wales

Contemporary Wales is stalled by ‘cultural narcissism and the atrophy of intellect’, writes Dai Smith

19th May (18th May)
  • Voices
Maisie Allen explores the rise of new independent Welsh record labels and its implications for the future of the Welsh music scene.

Welsh record labels and the future of Welsh music

Maisie Allen explores the rise of new independent Welsh record labels and its implications for the future of the Welsh music scene.

25th April (13th June)
  • Culture
On Armenian Genocide day, Dr Patrick Thomas reflects on the history of the ties between Wales and the Armenian people.

Wales and the Armenians

On Armenian Genocide day, Dr Patrick Thomas reflects on the history of the ties between Wales and the Armenian people.

24th April (20th April)
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