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The Welfare Ystradgynlais
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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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Roots
Three dances made by a mix of home-grown talent and world-famous choreographers. Each is a bite-sized short story and different from the one before it.
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Allan Yn Y Fan at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Allan Yn Y Fan
"An undeniable force in Welsh folk music", Allan Yn Y Fan are returning to one of their favourite venues this month!
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Margaret and The Tapeworm at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Margaret and The Tapeworm
Join Theatr Triongl for a glass of sherry, mince pies & a festive theatre piece with heart and humour unlike any you will have seen before!
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EVENTS COMING UP...

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Cinema
Edie (12A)
Wed 14 Nov

Edie (Sheila Hancock) has spent 40 years trapped in a colourless life in England, tending to her controlling husband (Donald…
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Live Events
Roots – National Dance Company Wales
Thu 15 Nov

Three short stories told through dance. Roots is a guided tour though contemporary dance; National Dance Company Wales will take…
Allan Yn Y Fan at The Welfare Ystradgynlais, Swansea
Live Events
Allan Yn Y Fan
Fri 16 Nov

Multi-instrumental and vocal sextet Allan Yn Y Fan have been recording and touring internationally since 2003. Now they make their…
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Cinema
Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)
Sun 18 Nov - Thu 22 Nov

A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention…
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Workshops & Activities
Nexus 2018
Tue 20 Nov - Tue 18 Dec

“Performing & Creative Arts For All” Drama, Dance and Visual Arts for an integrated group of adults and adults with…
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Live Broadcasts
NTLive: The Madness of George III (12A)
Tue 20 Nov

The Madness of George IIIBy Alan Bennett Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to cinemas, in National…
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Cinema
The Grinch (U)
Fri 23 Nov - Thu 29 Nov

The big green grump returns to cinema screens with a plot to ruin Christmas for the townspeople of Whoville. Voiced…
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Live Events
Little Red Riding Hood
Wed 28 Nov

Sherman Theatre LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD By The Brothers Grimm Devised & Directed by Gethin Evans Designer Aled Wyn Williams…

Education & Outreach

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
Hire Us

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!

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