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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.

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Live Broadcasts

The Royal Opera House: La Boheme

Sun 2 Feb

Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th-century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses for Act…

Cinema

Jojo Rabbit (12A)

Mon 3 Feb - Thu 6 Feb

Writer director Taika Waititi (THOR: RAGNAROK, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE), brings his signature style of humour and pathos to his…

Workshops & Activities

Nexus

Tue 4 Feb - Tue 28 Apr

Performing & Creative Arts for All Drama, dance and visual arts for an integrated group of adults and adults with…

Live Events

Stone’s Throw, Lament of the Selkie

Wed 5 Feb

Hushland Creative Presents: Stone’s Throw, Lament of the Selkie Singer-songwriter Rachel Taylor-Beales’ highly acclaimed album is now mesmerisingly interwoven with her…

Cinema

1917 (15)

Fri 7 Feb - Wed 12 Feb

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game…

Cinema

Dolittle (PG)

Fri 14 Feb - Thu 20 Feb

Robert Downey Jr. electrifies one of literature’s most enduring characters in a vivid reimagining of the classic tale of the…

Live Broadcasts

NT Live: Cyrano de Bergerac

Thu 20 Feb

National Theatre Live presents Cyrano de Bergerac By Edmond Rostand, in a new version by Martin Crimp | Directed by Jamie Lloyd…

Live Events

Flossy & Boo: The Girl Who Couldn’t Pretend

Fri 21 Feb

The Girl who Couldn’t Pretend is a whirlwind adventure story of a girl who tries to find her imagination. Helped…

Schools & Arts Projects

The Welfare, has a long history of working our local community and beyond through a variety of artforms. Take a look at some of the projects we have undertaken with a range of partners…

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Education and Outreach at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea - Twenty 16

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With a variety of flexible spaces located in the centre of town, The Welfare is the perfect venue for your business or personal events, however big or small!