Dawns y Ceirw

A new wintry co-production from Theatr Cymru and National Dance Company Wales.

★★★★ "Abundant wonder, rendered with carefully calibrated stagecraft and warm performances"
The Guardian

★★★★ "Magic in motion … work that will not just enthral but also stretch young minds"
Buzz Magazine

"A celebration of this season and all the joy, wonder, and light we so often neglect to draw from it"
Nation Cymru

It’s Christmas Eve and everyone in the village is snuggled up at home. Nobody notices the lonely little deer left outside in the cold... 

While playing alone in the snow, Carw longs for warmth and kindness. Suddenly, a shimmering little light appears! Although he hasn’t ventured far from his village before, Carw follows the little light on a magical adventure through the forest where he finds the love and strength within.

Written and performed by Casi Wyn (Children’s Laureate of Wales 2022-23), this enchanting new show will bring magic, music and dance to young audiences across Wales this winter.

A co-production from Theatr Cymru and National Dance Company Wales. Supported by Tŷ Cerdd.

Age Guidance: children aged 5-9 and their families 

Performance duration: approx. 45 minutes

The performance contains haze.

Performance dates

  • 21 Nov 2024
    1.30pm
    Live theatre
    Dance House, Cardiff
  • 22 Nov 2024
    10.30am
    Live theatre
    Dance House, Cardiff
  • 22 Nov 2024
    1.30pm
    Live theatre
    Dance House, Cardiff
  • 23 Nov 2024
    11am
    Live theatre
    Dance House, Cardiff
  • 23 Nov 2024
    2.30pm
    Live theatre
    Dance House, Cardiff
  • 26 Nov 2024
    10.30am
    Live theatre
    Theatr Felinfach
  • 26 Nov 2024
    1.30pm
    Live theatre
    Theatr Felinfach
  • 27 Nov 2024
    1.30pm
    Live theatre
    Memo Arts Centre, Barry
  • 28 Nov 2024
    10.30am
    Live theatre
    Memo Arts Centre, Barry
  • 29 Nov 2024
    2pm
    Live theatre
    Yr Egin, Carmarthen
  • 30 Nov 2024
    10.30am
    Live theatre
    Yr Egin, Carmarthen
  • 30 Nov 2024
    2pm
    Live theatr
    Yr Egin, Carmarthen
  • 03 Dec 2024
    10.30am
    Live theatre
    Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli
  • 03 Dec 2024
    1.30pm
    Live theatre
    Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli
  • 04 Dec 2024
    2pm
    Live theatre
    Galeri Caernarfon
  • 05 Dec 2024
    10.30am
    Live theatre
    Galeri Caernarfon
  • 05 Dec 2024
    1.30pm
    Live theatre
    Galeri Caernarfon
  • 06 Dec 2024
    7pm
    Live theatre
    Theatr Derek Williams, Bala
Cast

Casi Wyn

Osian Meilir

Sarah 'Riz' Golden

Creative team

Director Steffan Donnelly

Director Matthew William Robinson

Author + Original music Casi Wyn

Set and Costume Designer Tomás Palmer

Lighting Designer Joshie Harriette 

Sound Designer Alex Comana