Year Of Wales in Japan 2025
Theatr Cymru “Dawns y Ceirw”
The acclaimed Welsh production, Dawns y Ceirw (★★★★ “Abundant wonder” – The Guardian), comes to The Setagaya Art Town “Sancha de Daidogei” for a limited run.
Written and performed by Casi Wyn (Children’s Laureate of Wales 2022-23) alongside dancers Osian Meilir and Ruby Portus, this spellbinding production blends music, movement and imagination in a heart-warming tale of friendship and hope.
Overview
Date: October 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun), 2025 13:30 and 17:00
Venue: Lifestyle Design Center, Workshop room (access)
Performed in Japanese and Welsh
Performance duration: 30 minutes
Free Admission
*Details on how to attend will be announced soon.
Synopsis
It’s a cold winter’s night and a little deer called Carw is playing alone in the snow, longing for a little warmth and kindness.
Suddenly, a shimmering little light appears! Although he hasn’t ventured far from his village before, Carw follows the little light on a magical adventure through the forest where he discovers the love and strength within himself.
After enchanting audiences across Wales, this inspiring story full of songs and wonder, returns for a very special revival – travelling further than ever before! Dawns y Ceirw is heading to Japan, bringing Welsh language arts and culture to a new international audience.
Cast & Staff
Cast
Casi Wyn
Osian Meilir
Ruby Portus
Director Steffan Donnelly
Director Matthew William Robinson
Author + Original music Casi Wyn
Sound Designer Alex Comana
Set and Costume Designer Tomás Palmer
Original Lighting Designer Joshie Harriette
Relighter Elanor Higgins
Technical Stage Manager Tom Naylor
A Theatr Cymru production, supported by National Dance Company Wales and Tŷ Cerdd.
Supported by Arts Council of Wales/Wales Arts International, British Council and Welsh Government through the Wales and Japan 2025 Cultural Fund
