Charged with Joy, QWERIN is inspired by the weaving and flowing patterns of traditional Welsh folk-dancing, combined with the pulsating energy of Queer nightlife. QWERIN is back in fresh form this year, commenting on notions of Queerness and Welshness through a contemporary dance performance which celebrates culture, identity and community. To an original soundtrack by some of Wales’ most renowned musicians and costumes that give a new edge to the Welsh traditional dress, QWERIN truly is a feast for all senses.

 

QWERIN was created last summer as a commission from Articulture and the Wales Outdoor Art Consortium and has being developed into a full-length work for six dancers this year (2022) with funding support from Arts Council Wales and additional support from the National Dance Company of Wales.

Performance Dates 2022:

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The National Eisteddfod:

 

3/8  

4.30pm @ Cerrig yr Orsedd / Arwydd Eisteddfod  

11pm @ Maes B

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4/8

2pm + 4.30pm @ Cerrig yr Orsedd / Arwydd Eisteddfod

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Greenman:

 

19/8

3.45pm + 6pm - Back of Beyond Stage

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20/8

2.30pm + 5.45pm - Back of Beyond Stage

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Pontio, Bangor:

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10/9

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Aberystwyth Arts Centre

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11/9

2pm + 5pm

CREATIVE TEAM

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Director and Choreographer: Osian Meilir

Performers: Bethan Cooper, Cêt Haf, Deborah Light, Elan Elidyr, Mike Williams, Osian Meilir with Samiwel Humphreys (Shamoniks)

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Design Team: Becky Davies and Amy Barrett

Music Composition: Tic Ashfield, Benjie Talbott and Shamoniks

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Mentor: Marc Rees

Producer: Saoirse Anton

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Film by Eddie Adamson Film and Guto Thomas

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An additional thanks to Sophie Holland and Hanna Lyn Hughes for their support.