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QWERIN
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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 in 2021 as a commission from Articulture and the Wales Outdoor Art Consortium and was developed into a full-length work for six dancers in 2022 with funding support from Arts Council Wales and additional support from the National Dance Company of Wales. QWERIN is now taking bookings for touring in 2023.

Performance Dates 2023:

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APRIL

30 QWERIN - Ffair Wanwyn, Oriel Davies, Newtown

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MAY

20 Qwerin Bach - Gwyl Fach y Fro, Barry Island

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27/28 Qwerin Bach - DOCA, Devizes

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JUNE

10 Qwerin ar Droed - Cranogwen, Llangrannog

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17 Qwerin ar Droed - Hay Pride, Hay Castle

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17/18 Qwerin Bach - SO Festival, Skegness

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30 QWERIN - Greenwich Dance, Greenwich Park

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JULY

8 QWERIN - Theatr Clwyd, Mold

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22 QWERIN - Pontio, Bangor

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29 Qwerin ar Droed - Landed Festival, Powys

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AUGUST

7 QWERIN - Lorient, Brittany

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10 QWERIN - Yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol

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more dates to follow...

CREATIVE TEAM

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Director and Choreographer: Osian Meilir

 

Performers

Qwerin Bach: Cêt Haf, Elan Elidyr a Osian Meilir

QWERIN: Bethan Laura Cooper, Cêt Haf, Deborah Light, Elan Elidyr, Mike Williams, Osian Meilir, Richard Pye 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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Marketing: Ceri Puckett (2023)

Mentor: Marc Rees

Producer: Sophie Holland (2023)

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Film by Eddie Adamson Film and Guto Thomas

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An additional thanks to Saoirse Anton Hanna Lyn Hughes for their support.

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