Overview
A chance to see Marcos Morau’s unforgettable Waltz and two new dance pieces by Welsh and Wales based artists.
National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) will be touring a new programme called Surge | Gwefr, which will feature three unique pieces of dance from three very different choreographers – Marcos Morau, Osian Meilir and Faye Tan (in collaboration with Cecile Johnson Soliz).
Surge | Gwefr shares the best of Welsh choreography to the world as well as bringing some of the most celebrated choreographers in the world to Wales.
Surge | Gwefr will showcase a National Dance Company Wales audience favourite against two new pieces of dance from Welsh and Wales based artists, who have collaborated with some of the most exciting voices in music and visual arts in Wales.
Following a huge success as part of the Pulse tour in 2023, NDCWales will be presenting Marcos Morau’s ‘Waltz’ again, a show that dazzled audiences across Europe with its razor-sharp precision and glittering costumes.
Choreographers & Works
* Waltz — Marcos Morau. A returning audience favourite as part of Surge | Gwefr; noted for its sharp precision and striking visuals.
* Infinity Duet — a collaboration between choreographer Faye Tan and artist Cecile Johnson Soliz with music by Cardiff-based sound artist Richard McReynolds. First performed as part of NDCWales’ Shorts in early 2025; features two dancers with a large swinging sculpture by Johnson Soliz.
* Mabon — a brand new piece by Welsh choreographer Osian Meilir, inspired by Welsh myth and the Mabinogion, drawing on folk and contemporary influences.
Osian is well known for their joyful choreography which draws on popular culture as well as cultural heritage. Their touring work Qwerin has been performed all over the world with Visit Wales.
Mabon will feature eco-friendly animal costumes from Welsh designer Becky Davies, and music from triple harpist Cerys Hafana. The costume designs feature six animals from the Welsh myth as well as draw inspiration from the Welsh landscape and heritage. Musician Cerys Hafana, who is touring at the same time as the show, has written a new score to accompany Mabon.
"I'm thrilled to be sharing Mabon with audiences across Wales and beyond. I hope people will feel enchanted by this Welsh folklore and find an eagerness to know more about our rich culture, stories and language. I've truly been taken by these six ancient characters and realising the story alongside such visionary artists has been magical."
Surge | Gwefr will tour across Wales and England stopping in Cardiff, Newport, Bangor, Mold, Aberystwyth, London and Ipswich from September to November 2025, before touring to Germany in 2026.
All tour dates will have Audio Description and there will be BSL Interpreted performances on 17 September at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff and 17 October at The Place in London.
The tour is supported by Colwinston, Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and Mabon is supported by Foyle Foundation.
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