TAHAHAHAFWYL!
A ELIS JAMES, AL PARR, CHRIS RIO, LEILA NAVABI, JOSH PENNAR, ESYLLT SEARS (MC)
re you ready for Tafwyl’s big comedy evening? We can’t wait for this brilliant line-up of well-known comedians and new ones on the Welsh comedy scene.
Funded by Cronfa Gari.
Creu yn Gymraeg: Dyfodol creu theatr
Writing, directing, creating, performing. Hear from some of Wales’ most exciting Welsh language theatre makers and storytellers on how the industry is evolving.
Gethin Evans (Chair) – Artistic Director, Frân Wen
Steffan Donnelly – Artistic Director, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru
Alice Eklund – Director/Dramaturg
Hanna Jarman – Actor/Writer
Llinos Mai – Writer/Actor
Organised by Wales Millennium Centre
‘O GLUST I GLUST’ – LLWYD OWEN
Alun Davies will be holding a Q&A with Llwyd Owen about his gripping new crime novel, O Glust i Glust.
Organised by Cwlwm Cyhoeddwyr Cymru and Y Lolfa.
GWRACHOD CYMRU: Y CHWEDLAU
Efa Lois will be discussing folk tales of Welsh witches which inspired the art work and posters for the ‘Gwrachod Cymru’ series.
Translation available during this session.
BWNCATH
This is an opportunity for Welsh learners to come together and listen to some of Bwncath’s beautiful music. There will also be a question and answer session with the band, and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions too. Other Welsh speakers are also very welcome, of course. Session chaired by Nick Yeo, Sgwrsio podcast presenter.
Organised by Learn Welsh.
Translation available during this session.
POBOL Y CWM
The Pobol y Cwm session is always popular in Tafwyl – a great opportunity to get to know the characters and to hear the village “goss”. The session is suitable for Welsh learners and fluent Welsh speakers.
Organised by Learn Welsh and BBC Cymru.
Translation available during this session.
Arwyr, anffawd a munudau mawr y maes chwarae
The sports commentator Lowri Roberts will be discussing the sports world with her father, the ex-rugby referee and commentator Alun Wyn Bevan. A chance to hear about memorable games, individual conquests, when things go wrong and amusing tales from the rugby world.
Translation available during this session.
GWRACHOD HEDDIW
Discussion session with Gwrachod Heddiw podcast, which celebrates Welsh Women by comparing them to traditional Witches.
Translation available during this session.
‘Mori’ – Ffion Dafis
Dr Rhiannon Mair will be holding a Q&A with Ffion Dafis about her powerful novel, Mori.
Organised by Cwlwm Cyhoeddwyr Cymru and Y Lolfa.
KHASI CYMRU COLLECTIVE – SAI-THAIÑ KI SUR
Gareth Bonello will be discussing the interesting process of composing with the Khasi people – and playing parts of the album.
Translation available during this session.
MEITHRIN Y FFLAM: AVANC
Introduction to AVANC – Wales’ National Youth Folk Band
Come and meet some members of AVANC [Wales’ National Youth Folk Band] and their instruments. During the presentation you’ll have a chance to see what it’s like to be a traditional young musician, the songs and music that excite them, and hear about the experience of being a member of this energetic and talented group. Suitable for people of all ages, musicians or not.
Ar Blât
Presenter and comedian Daniel Glyn will be Beca Lyne-Pirkis’s guest, with both of them chatting about recipes, memories and how food affects our everyday life.
Organised by BBC Radio Cymru
Translation available during this session.
Tonfedd Heddiw
Discussion with Llŷr Gwyn Lewis, Anni Llŷn and Gruffudd Eifion Owen about young poets in Wales today.
Organised by Cwlwm Cyhoeddwyr Cymru and Barddas.
PANEL Y DYSGWYR
Cardiff is full of inspirational Welsh learners and this is an opportunity to enjoy a chat between some of these learners and Helen Prosser, Director of Teaching and Learning at The National Centre for Learning Welsh. Those taking part are Rosalind Wyllie, Rhiannon Oliver James, Angelina Mitchell and Nick Yeo. Come and hear their unique stories about learning Welsh and learn some tips and tricks on how to develop your Welsh.
Translation available during this session.