Sponsored by Ticketsolve and supported by the Arts Council of Wales.
Join us for two energising days at the newly renovated Theatr Clwyd, a chance to be inspired, to recharge, and to connect with colleagues from across the performing arts in Wales.
The Creu Cymru Conference brings together professionals from every corner of the sector to share bold ideas, celebrate standout initiatives, and spotlight the remarkable cultural work happening across Wales. It is also a space to be honest about challenges, exchange frustrations, and collaborate on positive, practical ways to drive change in a difficult moment for the industry.
Open to Creu Cymru members and anyone working in the performing arts in Wales, the conference offers a rich mix of discussion, learning, and networking.
Price will include refreshments (including a welcome drink at the opening night reception) and lunch on the 2nd day.
What to Expect
Keynote address by Michèle Taylor, Director for Change at Ramps on the Moon
Panel discussions exploring: Welsh-language theatre initiatives, Craidd, Arts Council of Wales Capital Programmes, PiPA Wales and recent sector research
Breakout sessions for theatres, producers, and freelancers to delve into the specific issues impacting their work and explore new ways of collaborating
A guided tour of the beautifully refurbished Theatr Clwyd
Opening night drinks reception to meet, reconnect and start the conversation
Join us as we come together to reflect, imagine and shape the future of performing arts in Wales.
Deadline for signing up to guarantee catering options and access needs 18th May. Tickets booked after these dates will still be available, but we cannot guarantee we will be able to provide any catering.
PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) have kindly sponsored five tickets for freelancers with caring responsibilities.
CREU CYMRU CONFERENCE AGENDA
Monday 1st June
2.45pm – Registration
3.15-3.30pm – Welcome and Introductions – Lou Miles-Payne (Creu Cymru)
3.30-4.30pm – Keynote Speaker Michèle Taylor, Director for Change at Ramps on the Moon
4.30-5.30pm – ACW Capital Fund - Andrew Richards, Head of Business Development at Arts Council of Wales
5pm - Venue tour
6-8pm – Drinks reception
Tuesday 2nd June
9.30-10am – Registration / networking
10-10.15am – Welcome and Introductions – Lou Miles-Payne (Creu Cymru)
10.15-11.15am – PiPA Cymru Roundtable: Touring, Parenting and Caring
11.15 -11.30 – Break
11.30-12.15pm - Roundtable Updates and Sector Networking
12.15-1pm – Lunch
1-1.45pm – All In: From Wales to UK-Wide and beyond - Andrew Miller (UK Arts Access Champion, All In) and Gwen Sion (Head of Communications, Arts Council of Wales)
1.45-2.30pm - Panel Session: Bydi Cymraeg
2.30-3.15pm – Craidd: Learning from Practice - Sara Beer (Director for Change, Craidd) and Sian Wootton (Theatr Clwyd Agent for Change)
3.15pm – Wrap up
3.30pm – End
