National Theatre Wales announces its tour of Circle of Fifths, an immersive production combining film, music and theatre, directed by film and theatre-maker Gavin Porter.
“Life in all its diversity; death in all its universality.” Institute of Welsh Affairs
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “You feel you are part of something real and stark and spiritual.” Buzz Magazine
Devised with a collective of musicians and artists from Wales’ oldest multicultural community, Butetown, and featuring real-life stories from people across Wales, Circle of Fifths explores how music and stories can connect us in times of grief and loss – creating a space for collective reflection and celebration.
First presented in 2022 in Cardiff, Circle of Fifths returns in autumn 2023 touring the show to venues across Wales and to London:
Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 October, 7pm – The Riverfront, Newport
Thursday 26 October, 7pm – Ebbw Vale Institute
Saturday 28 October, 7pm – Black Park Chapel, Chirk
Friday 3 November, 7pm – Small World Theatre, Cardigan
Wednesday 8 November, 7pm – Drill Hall, Chepstow
Friday 10 November, 7pm – Hopkinstown Hall, Pontypridd
Saturday 11 November, 7pm – Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff
Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 January, Brixton House, London (tickets on sale soon)
Access
The performance on 19 October will be BSL interpreted. Access info for each venue is available on our website.
Tickets: Pay what you feel, from £7-£17.