We are YMa in Pontypridd. A place where EVERYONE is welcome to make new friends, have fun and learn new skills at one of the many workshops on offer!
We are committed to delivering programs with our communities and partners, to be a place for creativity, growth, wellbeing and prosperity.

What's NEW at YMa!

Activities and Classes


 Join us for regular arts   activities! Explore your   creativity through painting,   dance, art and more. Meet   new friends, learn new skills,   and express yourself in a   supportive community.

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Wednesday 14th January | 7:00pm


Ponty Poetry is back, and on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Next week the guest poet will be Roberto Pastore:


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January 17th 7:00pm

 

Discover Celtic Darbar music, dance and culture collide in a joyful, family-friendly musical theatre experience. Free event, Booking is Essential.


Come along for an exciting open rehearsal and dance workshop. No experience needed
All Ages Welcome

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14th & 21st February | 10 - 3pm


Come along to be part of a brand new Welsh Youth Theatre in Rhondda Cynon Taf!

 

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18th February | 11AM | Families


Gwen, an anxious polar bear, wakes up on a broken icecap hundreds of miles away from her family. On her perilous journey through the Arctic Ocean, she will have to find her courage, as well as her way home.


Centred on themes of climate change, home and confidence, Gwen yr Arth Wen fuses puppetry, music and visual storytelling to form a rich and exciting show about finding confidence in yourself. A fun and thought-provoking performance in Welsh for audiences aged 6+ and their families. 


Written by award-winning writer Chris Harris, directed by Elan Isaac, and with stunning design by Luned Gwawr Evans, this is a memorable performance coming to you this 

Spring - whatever your level of Welsh!


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March 23rd | 7:00PM


After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour.


This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system is pulling the strings?

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Saturday 17th January | 4-6pm


Come along to this Open Rehearsal and Free Workshop. Contact YMa to book your space now!

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