Entertainment
National Dance Company Wales announces autumn tour of SurgeGwefr
Celebrating Welsh talent and international artistry in a powerful new triple bill
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF WALES (NDCWales) is set to tour Surge | Gwefr, an exciting new programme that brings together three striking dance works by internationally acclaimed and Welsh-based choreographers. The autumn tour will feature the return of Marcos Morau’s dazzling Waltz, alongside two brand-new pieces: Infinity Duet by Faye Tan in collaboration with artist Cecile Johnson Soliz, and Mabon, a folklore-inspired creation by Welsh choreographer Osian Meilir.
Showcasing the best of Welsh creativity and global dance innovation, Surge | Gwefr blends tradition with the contemporary, offering audiences a rich, sensory experience that spans movement, music, sculpture and myth.
A fan favourite returns
Following its acclaimed reception during NDCWales’ Pulse tour in 2023, Marcos Morau’s Waltz makes a triumphant return. Known for its hypnotic precision and visually surreal staging, Waltz wowed audiences across Europe with glittering costumes and bold choreography.
Marcos Morau, celebrated for his collaboration with some of the world’s leading dance festivals and companies, is also the choreographer behind the company’s 2017 hit Tundra.
“Marcos Morau’s movement style is mesmerising to watch. His work is hypnotic, and Waltz is a huge fan favourite, so we’re thrilled to see its return,” said David Wilson, Interim Executive Director and Joint CEO of NDCWales. “This autumn, Waltz will be performed alongside two vibrant new works by Welsh-based creators who are pushing boundaries across disciplines.”
New work: Infinity Duet
Infinity Duet is a bold collaboration between choreographer Faye Tan and visual artist Cecile Johnson Soliz, with an original score by Cardiff-based sound artist Richard McReynolds. First performed as part of Shorts in early 2025, this unique duet features two dancers interacting with a large swinging sculpture, with Johnson Soliz’s artwork also integrated into the costume design.
“Cecile and I have created a piece where neither dance nor sculpture dominates; both hold equal agency,” said Tan. “The result is something beautifully intertwined. Audiences will simultaneously experience the sensations of watching dance and viewing sculpture, which is rare and exciting.”
Myth and movement in Mabon
The final piece in the programme is Mabon, a brand-new work by Welsh choreographer Osian Meilir. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Welsh tales of the Mabinogion, Mabon blends folk traditions with contemporary movement to reimagine six mythical animal characters from Welsh legend.
Known for his joyful and culturally rooted choreography, Meilir brings a distinctive voice to the stage. His internationally toured work Qwerin established his reputation for blending pop culture and heritage with infectious energy.
Mabon will feature eco-conscious animal costumes designed by Becky Davies and an evocative score by triple harpist and experimental musician Cerys Hafana, who will be touring simultaneously.
“I’m thrilled to share Mabon with audiences across Wales and beyond,” said Meilir. “These ancient characters have truly captivated me. It’s been magical to bring them to life alongside such visionary artists.”
Inclusive and accessible touring
Surge | Gwefr will tour from September to November 2025, visiting venues in Cardiff, Newport, Bangor, Mold, Aberystwyth, London, and Ipswich, before heading to Germany in 2026.
All performances will offer Audio Description, with British Sign Language-interpreted shows on 17 September at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and 17 October at The Place, London.
For tour dates and tickets, visit: www.ndcwales.co.uk
Entertainment
One Night in Dublin returns to the Torch with a brand-new show
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN is heading back to the stage at the Torch Theatre with a lively new production fronted by renowned Irish singer Danny Muldoon.
Tickets are already selling fast for the feel-good celebration of Irish music, which promises two hours of songs, stories and plenty of craic.
Backed by an award-winning five-piece band, Muldoon leads audiences through a packed set of sing-along favourites including Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey in the Jar, The Wild Rover and The Galway Shawl, along with many more well-loved classics.
The show recreates the atmosphere of a bustling Dublin pub, complete with fiddle, whistle, guitars, banjo, bodhrán, accordion and driving drums, transporting the audience straight into “Murphy’s Tavern” for an unforgettable night of live entertainment.
Fans can also expect hits from Irish legends including The Pogues, The Saw Doctors, The Dubliners, The Fureys, Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys.
One Night in Dublin comes to the Torch Theatre on Thursday, March 26 at 7:30pm.
Tickets cost £26.50. Visit the theatre website or call the Box Office on (01646) 695267 to book.

Entertainment
New appeal in search for missing Manic Street Preachers musician
Family and charity issue fresh appeal for information about guitarist 31 years on
THIRTY-ONE years after the disappearance of Richey Edwards, a new public appeal has been issued urging anyone with information to come forward.
Edwards, guitarist and lyricist with Manic Street Preachers, vanished on January 31, 1995, in a case that has become one of the most enduring mysteries in British music history.

The then 27-year-old was last seen at the Embassy Hotel Bayswater in west London, where he had been staying ahead of a promotional trip to the United States. He checked out of room 561 but never reached his destination.
Despite numerous reported sightings over the years, none have ever been confirmed. Edwards was officially declared presumed dead in 2008, though his family continue to mark the anniversary of his disappearance and keep hope alive that answers may still emerge.
Anniversary appeal
The charity Missing People has released a statement in collaboration with Edwards’ sister Rachel, asking the public to remember the case.
In a social media post, the organisation said: “It is 31 years since Richard went missing, please keep his family in your thoughts.”
They also repeated key identifying details from the time he vanished. Edwards was described as white, around 5ft 7in tall, slim, with brown eyes and a shaved head. He had several distinctive tattoos, including a rose with the words ‘Useless Generation’, the phrase ‘I’ll surf this beach’, and a scar on his lower left arm where he had scratched the words ‘4 REAL’.
Unanswered questions
His car was later found near the Severn Bridge services, close to the Welsh border, prompting widespread searches but yielding no firm clues about what happened next.
At the time of his disappearance, the band were on the brink of international success. Edwards’ intense, literate songwriting and striking image had already made him a defining figure in Welsh rock music. More than three decades later, fans still hold vigils, create murals and share tributes across Wales and beyond.
Police say the case remains open.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Service on 101 or use their online reporting service, quoting reference CONNECT REF 01/764429/24. Missing People also operates a free, confidential helpline on 116 000.
Entertainment
Turner and Constable brought to life on the big screen at the Torch Theatre
ART lovers in Pembrokeshire will have the chance to experience the lives and rivalries of two of Britain’s greatest painters when a new documentary, EOS: Turner & Constable, arrives at the Torch Theatre this March.
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, the film explores the intertwined stories and enduring legacies of J.M.W. Turner and John Constable alongside Tate Britain’s major new exhibition. Exhibition on Screen has been granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access, bringing their extraordinary art and personal histories vividly to the cinema screen.
Born just a year apart, Turner and Constable helped redefine landscape painting in Britain – and were fierce competitors. Both captured a nation in transition, yet their styles could not have been more different. Turner’s dramatic skies, blazing sunsets and atmospheric scenes from his travels contrasted sharply with Constable’s gentle, nostalgic portrayals of the English countryside and familiar rural life.
Their opposing visions divided critics and audiences alike, famously described at the time as a clash of “fire and water”.
The documentary offers rare, intimate access to sketchbooks, letters and personal artefacts, alongside insights from leading curators and art historians. It also ties in with Tate Britain’s landmark exhibition, running in London from November 2025 to April 2026, which reunites the two masters’ works side-by-side.
This cinematic event gives audiences the chance to see their masterpieces in stunning detail and discover unexpected sides to two artists whose rivalry shaped British art history.
Turner and Constable will be screened at the Torch Theatre on Sunday, March 15 at 4:30pm.
Tickets are £13. For bookings, visit www.torchtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01646 695267.
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