Event info
Price
Standard ticket - £60
Freelance ticket - £25
Non-member ticket - £70
Price will include refreshments (including a welcome drink at the opening night reception) and lunch on the 2nd day.
Join us for an energising two days in the capital of Wales to be inspired, recharge, connect and learn.
The Creu Cymru Conference, sponsored by Ticketsolve, aims to bring together professionals working across the performing arts in Wales. The Conference will provide opportunities to hear about incredible initiatives, best practice and fantastic cultural events that have been happening in the sector. It also is an opportunity to share your worries, frustrations and work on positive ways to drive change at this difficult time for the sector.
The event is open to Creu Cymru members and anyone else working in the performing arts in Wales.
Speakers include Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE (Principal of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama), Suzanne Bell (Director of Stiwdio Clwyd), Cassie Raine and Anna Ehnold-Davailov (co-CEOs from PiPA -Parents and Carers in Performing Arts), Alun Llwyd (Chief Exec, PYST), David Massey (Senior Producer Digital Experiences, WMC), Natalie Woolman (Commissioning Editor at The Space) and more.
There will also be speed networking session and opening night drinks reception.
Jack Sargeant, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnerships will be recording an opening message for delegates.
AGENDA
Wednesday 2nd April
1.30-2pm – Registration
2 – 2.15pm – Welcome and Introductions – Lou Miles-Payne (Creu Cymru)
2.15-3.15pm – Keynote Speaker Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE, Principal of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (accompanied by Dr Samuel Boateng, St John's College Oxford).
3.15-3.30pm – Break
3.30-4pm – Artist development session with Suzanne Bell, Director of Stiwdio Clwyd
4-5.15pm – Speed networking
5.30-7.30pm – Drinks reception
Thursday 3rd April
9.30-10am – Registration / networking
10-10.30am – Creu Cymru AGM (2024 AGM minutes can be found here https://creucymru.com/about-us/our-work )
10.30-11.30am – PiPA Wales Initiative Session
11.30-11.45 – Break
11.45-1pm – Panel Session: Digital Theatre in a Post-Pandemic World: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities
1pm-2pm – Lunch
2pm – Closing remarks
2.15pm – Ends / Optional venue experience / tour
Welsh National Theatre
Join Artistic Director Michael Sheen as he unveils the first plays, people and pathways from the Welsh National Theatre
12-2pm, Wednesday 2 April
Awen Bar, Wales Millennium Centre.
Refreshments and a light lunch served.
Please RVSP by 26 March to beth.perrycampbell@workingword.co.uk
This event is organised separately to the Creu Cymru Conference, but the organisers would like to open up the invite to anyone also attending the Conference. Please RSVP directly to them if you plan to attend.
Access
Welsh to English and BSL translation will be available.
BSL interpreters: Tony Evans and Caroline Richardson (2nd April) and Tony Evans and Emma Horton (3rd April). BSL Interpretation available on booking.
For information on booking Blue Badge parking, the quiet space available on the day and other accessible features, please see the Wales Millennium Centre website: Access | Wales Millennium Centre
We aim to make our conference as equitable as we can, including removing barriers to access for our Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent colleagues. Due to booking timeframes of certain services we can’t guarantee any support for bookings made two weeks or less to the Conference.
The Conference aims to be a ‘relaxed’ event and environment. This means delegates can do whatever is needed for the space to be a comfortable, safe and welcoming one and to meet access requirements. For instance, you are welcome to move, stim, leave and return to the space etc. A quiet space will be available within the venue that you can use at any time.
If there is anything else we can do to respond to your access requirements, please get in touch by email yvonne@creucymru.com
Please note that we have a vegetarian catering policy. If you have any additional dietary requirements or allergies, please indicate on booking.
Travel
If you are a Creu Cymru member attending the event and travelling 50+ miles each way from your organisation / home location in Wales, you are eligible for a travel bursary of up to £20.
There are limited funds available and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Please email yvonne@creucymru.com to request a bursary form or for any other queries.
Please consider sustainable travel options when attending the Conference such as bike, walking, public transport or lift sharing where possible.
Wales Millennium Centre is a 6-minute walk from Cardiff Bay train station. You can also catch the number 6 Cardiff Bus from Cardiff Central and take the 15-minute journey to WMC. There are bike racks at the venue and around Cardiff Bay.
The venue address is:
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place
Cardiff Bay
CF10 5AL
The drinks reception will be held at Wales Millennium Centre.
Accommodation
Travel Lodge: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/380/Cardiff-Atlantic-Wharf-hotel
Premier Inn: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/wales/glamorgan/cardiff/cardiff-bay.html?cid=GLBC_CARBAY
Children
We are pleased to welcome attendees with children to our conference. We understand that balancing professional development and family responsibilities can be challenging, and we aim to create an inclusive environment for parents and caregivers. While we strive to create a welcoming space, young children may sometimes cause disruptions. We kindly ask for understanding from all attendees and remind that attendees remain responsible for their children at all times.
We encourage all attendees to be mindful and respectful of the diverse needs within our conference space. Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring your little one.
Reasons to attend the Conference
Networking, career development, value for money, be inspired. Enjoyment, make the most of your membership, multiple people from your organisation can attend.
Exchange views on shared challenges.
Boost your network.
Learn and development your skills.
Surround yourself in the beautiful Cardiff Bay.
Gain industry knowledge.
Have fun!
Other
If you are staying overnight in Cardiff you might be interested to know that Grand Ambitions and Sherman Theatre are presenting their new co-production 'Hot Chicks' by Rebecca Jade Hammond at the Sherman Theatre from the 21st March-5th April. There is a 7.30pm production on the 2nd and 3rd April.
Huge thank you to our sponsor Ticketsolve