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A vibrant arts and community centre situated in the Upper Swansea Valleys. We offer a varied programme of high quality live theatre, live broadcasts, live music, comedy, film and exhibitions.

We are open Mon-Fri 10am - 2pm & 45 minutes before an event.

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EVENTS COMING UP...

BAHUBALI THE EPIC at THE WELFARE YSTRADGYNLAIS, SWANSEA

Cinema

Bahubali – The Epic (15)

Sun 23 Nov

Remastered & Recut. Baahubali The Epic is a combined narrative of the two-part Indian film saga, weaving together the grandeur…

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Classic Film Club: The Leopard (U)

Mon 24 Nov

Visconti’s The Leopard is an epic on the grandest possible scale. This elaborate family drama is one of the most…

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Live Broadcasts

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

Thu 27 Nov

National Theatre Live present The Fifth Step by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog. Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is…

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Live Events

Autumn Rising Coalfields Finale

Fri 28 Nov

Community celebration showcasing the collaborations between artists, young people and community elders. We’re delighted to invite you to our Art…

The untold story of working-class women who, during the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike, found themselves at the forefront of a battle against…

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Santa’s Christmas Party at The Welfare Ystradgynlais

Live Events

The Santa Show 2025: Santa’s Christmas Party – the show where every child gets a present from Santa

Sat 29 Nov

Following last year’s sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season… Christmas is…

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Live Broadcasts

The Royal Ballet: Cinderella

Sun 30 Nov

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when…

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The Welfare Hall is the perfect venue for your business or personal events, however big or small! We have a variety of flexible spaces available in the Hall, located in the centre of Ystradgynlais.