RICHARD CHAPPELL DANCE presents an evening of world-class contemporary dance with MWYHAU / AMPLIFY at Theatr Brycheiniog on Thursday, March 19. This mixed bill programme spotlights some of Wales’s most exciting choreographic voices while celebrating Brecon’s vibrant local dance community.
At the heart of the programme is an excerpt from the company’s new production ‘Us Folk’, a powerful exploration of community and folk traditions, brought to life through Chappell’s distinctive fusion of ballet, contemporary dance, and improvisation, set to a striking score by Cardiff electronic music duo, Larch. Created in Powys, this special performance at Theatr Brycheiniog features a unique collaboration with the Aberhonddu Male Choir.
The evening also includes new works by two Welsh choreographers Martha MacMillan and Sanea Singh, specially commissioned through Richard Chappell Dance’s MWYHAU / AMPLIFY programme, with co-commissioning support from Ballet Cymru. Completing the mixed bill is a bespoke performance by talented young dancers from Mid Wales Dance Academy.
This immersive programme presents some of the dance worlds rising stars from across Brecon and Wales, showcasing the spectrum of the local dance community.
Co-designed with companies, venues, and community groups, MWYHAU / AMPLIFY explores new ways to champion dance across Wales. Engaging with priorities highlighted through consultation with artists and the Dance in Wales review, it will trial new models for commissioning, participation, and audience growth. As part of this, it will commission two early – mid-career choreographers based in or from Wales to create new work, presented alongside pieces by other programmed artists.
A year-long programme MWYHAU / AMPLIFY will also include performances of ‘Land Empathy’ with Arts Connection in Llanfyllin on July 4, 2026, MWYHAU / AMPLIFY at Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea on October 15, 2026, and ‘Hot House’ at Theatr Clwyd, Mold on November 4, 2026.
More information about the full-length premiere of Us Folk and MWYHAU / AMPLIFY autumn activity will be announced later in 2026.
