Rebellion begins. Tickets are now on sale for Owain & Henry, by Gary Owen, co-directed by Michael Sheen and Steffan Donnelly. See @mchshe.bsky.social as Owain Glyndŵr in a fiery reflection on the “hotch-potch of peoples who became England.” 🎟 Watch the full video and book now wmc.org.uk/owain+henry

The wait is nearly over. Tickets on sale tomorrow. Mae'r aros bron ar ben. Tocynnau ar werth yfory.

Thank you to everyone at Theatr Clwyd for giving us a tour around your beautifully redeveloped spaces. What a magnificent theatre. Congratulations to the whole team. We can’t wait to bring Our Town here next February. 🎟 welshnationaltheatre.com/our-town

🚨SWANSEA & CARDIFF! Missed out on tickets to Playing Burton? Additional tickets released for Swansea Grand Theatre on Tue 25 November. DO NOT WAIT. 🎟️ Book Now from £20 https://www.swanseagrand.co.uk/article/40952/Playing-Burton

🚨LIMITED AVAILABILITY - Playing Burton at The Old Vic. Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans, Brothers & Sisters) plays Richard Burton in a one-man play on the very stage where Burton’s career began. (Performed in English). 🎟️ Book now from £55 https://bit.ly/4odbnDD

What’s the collective noun for Artistic Directors? An inspiring gathering at Theatr Clwyd: Francesca Goodridge (incoming Artistic Director, Sherman Theatre), Kate Wasserberg (Theatr Clwyd) and Michael Sheen (Welsh National Theatre).

We’re looking for a WNT Studio Assistant To support our residency in Swansea, helping the team and visiting artists with the day-to-day running of sessions and workshops for Welsh National Theatre. 🗓 Apply by 22 Oct 2025 🔗 welshnationaltheatre.com/opportunities

A major feature in The Times today as Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys talks Playing Burton, Richard Burton’s legacy and returning to Wales. Tickets now on sale for The Old Vic, with limited availability for Cardiff, Wrexham and Bangor. 🎟️ welshnationaltheatre.com/playing-burton

🚨New date added: Playing Burton at The Old Vic. Emmy Award-winner #MatthewRhys performs on the stage where Richard Burton’s career began, raising funds for Welsh National Theatre. A celebration of Welsh talent and legacy. 🎟️ Limited tickets. Book now: www.welshnationaltheatre.com/playing-burton

It’s #InternationalStageManagerDay and we're celebrating the legends who make the magic look effortless 🙌 In Our Town by Thornton Wilder, the character of Stage Manager steps out of the wings and into the spotlight, played by @mchshe.bsky.social in the first production from Welsh National Theatre.

Rydym yn recriwtio Prif Sgowt Diwylliant Cymreig gyda BBC Studios, rôl newydd i ddarganfod a hyrwyddo talent creadigol Cymru ar draws y theatr, teledu a ffilm. 🗓 Gwnewch gais erbyn 12 Hydref 2025 🔗https://www.welshnationaltheatre.com/opportunities-cym

We’re recruiting a Lead Welsh Culture Scout with BBC Studios, a new role to discover and champion Welsh creative talent across theatre, TV & film. 🗓 Apply by 12 Oct 2025 🔗 https://www.welshnationaltheatre.com/opportunities

✨Meet the cast of Our Town ✨ @mchshe.bsky.social leads an extraordinary all-Welsh cast & creative team in Thornton Wilder’s classic reimagined through a Welsh lens. 📍 Swansea Grand, Venue Cymru, Theatr Clwyd, Rose Theatre 🎟 Tickets on sale now: www.welshnationaltheatre.com/our-town

This November, Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys returns to the Welsh stage in Playing Burton, directed by Bartlett Sher. The acclaimed one-man play celebrates Richard Burton’s centenary year and raises funds for Welsh National Theatre. Tour dates & tickets: www.welshnationaltheatre.com/playing-burton

👀“It’s not that I’m afraid of death, I just can’t be killed off this easily… I’m from Welsh mining stock.” Get ready for an announcement tomorrow at 12pm... you won’t want to miss this! Byddwch yn barod am gyhoeddiad yfory am 12pm... fyddwch chi ddim eisiau'i cholli! 📸 Jon Pountney

BBC Studio invests in Welsh National Theatre. Partnership with global media company to fund first Welsh Net culture scout. 🔗 welshnationaltheatre.com/welsh-net-culture-scout 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🔗welshnationaltheatre.com/welsh-net-culture-scout-cym

"Today, we teach the Sacson that this island was only ever theirs to share." To mark Owain Glyndŵr Day, introducing the first image & audio of @mchshe.bsky.social as the Prince of Wales. Owain + Henry on-sale from 3 Nov @wmccmc.bsky.social www.wmc.org.uk/owain+henry Photograph: Kirsten McTernan

📝What does it take to write a new play? For Rhys Warrington, one of WNT's commissioned writers, it starts here, at a @writewithin.bsky.social writing retreat.

We’re looking for a freelance Paid Media Specialist to manage campaigns across our forthcoming productions. Flexible role, available ASAP until March 2026. Info 👉 www.welshnationaltheatre.com/paidmediaspe...

"I had a lump in my throat as I walked out." Hear our Artistic Director @mchshe.bsky.social reflect on how Nye inspired him to found Welsh National Theatre. He returns to this acclaimed role for a homecoming at @wmccmc.bsky.social Wales Millennium Centre, 22–30 Aug. Don't miss out. Book now.

The next best thing to dining out with our Artistic Director is reading about his lunch with the FT. Y peth ail orau i fwyta allan gyda'n Cyfarwyddwr Artistig, yw darllen am ei ginio gyda'r FT. www.ft.com/content/60df...

We’re looking for an experienced accountancy partner to support our growing organisation. Apply by Aug 22 welshnationaltheatre.com/opportunities Rydym yn chwilio am bartner cyfrifyddu gyda profiad i gefnogi ein sefydliad sy'n tyfu. Ymgeisiadau erbyn 22 Awst welshnationaltheatre.com/opportunitie...

Welsh shows in #edfringe? Let us know in the comments. We can only attend a limited number of productions, but we’ll try to squeeze in as many as we can.

“We want Wales’ writers to think big and write boldly."  Today, we're announcing a partnership with our first private sector investor ‪@badwolf-tv.bsky.social‬ We're so excited to work together to develop new writers and creative talent:  www.welshnationaltheatre.com/bad-wolf-ann...

Swansea is the new home of Welsh National Theatre. Read more: welshnationaltheatre.com/swansea-launch

Our Town Director Francesca Goodridge and Associate Creative Russell T Davies talk about why Thornton Wilder’s classic play is special to them. Tickets are on sale now for Welsh National Theatre’s inaugural production, co-produced with @rosetheatre2008.bsky.social welshnationaltheatre.com/our-town

Llongyfarchiadau to Francesca Goodridge - director of our first production, Our Town - on her announcement as Artistic Director at Sherman Theatre. Truly brilliant news for Welsh theatre.

“An opportunity to tell big bold stories” Chief Executive Sharon Gilburd and Literary Manager Tim Price talk what it takes to start a national theatre with the ambition to export the best of Wales to the world.

“Today we start talking about the reality” At the programme launch at the Wales Millennium Centre, Michael unveiled the productions, team, and creative pathways of the Welsh National Theatre.

The people behind our plays and pathways (take 2). 2 April 2025.

The people behind our plays and pathways. 2 April 2025.

Thornton Wilder’s masterpiece fits and intimate Welsh setting perfectly. Michael Sheen stars in Our Town, a Welsh National Theatre & Rose Theatre co-production, directed by Francesca Goodridge with Russell T Davies as creative associate.

Freedom for Wales- and the end of England? Michael Sheen starts as Owain Glyndŵr in Owain & Henry, a bold new play by Gary Owen. A Welsh National Theatre co-production with Wales Millenium Centre. November 2026. Tickets on sale August 2025.

Our debut season. From Wales to the world. 2026. welshnationaltheatre.com

Welsh National Theatre From Wales to the World Artistic Director: @MichaelSheen Est. 2025 @mchshe.bsky.social