An ongoing series of events with arts and environmental performances and discussions curated by Small World Theatre and chaired by Jane Davidson.
Next event: 15 May 2026
Towards Sustainability in the Arts Space
Please book online to secure your place
Concessions: we offer a discounted rate for freelancers, and to parties booking 4+ tickets.
Upcoming event
Towards Sustainability in the Arts Space
15 May - 10am - 4pm
Small World Theatre, Cardigan, Ceredigion
Join Small World Theatre for Trwco - a regular gathering where artists, leaders, environmental thinkers, policy makers and more, come together to explore bold ideas at the intersection of creativity, science and climate action.
Trwco is not a typical conference. Curated and hosted by the founding directors Ann Shrosbree and Bill Hamblett, guests will be welcomed to west Wales’ near-zero carbon arts space. Previous Trwco events have included a guided experiential walk through temperate rainforest led by a lichenologist, exploring lichens as indicators of climate change. This year there’s a focus on sustainable arts spaces.
How do our theatre buildings respond to the climate emergency?
What does decarbonisation mean in practice?
How can programming and content support meaningful change?
How do we move forward together?
Arts venues large and small from across Wales will come together to share challenges, exchange solutions and chart a way forward for the sector.
We’re delighted to welcome
John E McGrath - Artistic Director & Chief Executive of Factory International, and former Artistic Director of National Theatre Wales.
Claire Appleby - Head of Theatre Buildings at the Theatres Trust.
Catrin John - Interim Director for Theatre Green Book.
Grant McFarlane - Manager of Swansea Grand Theatre and Brangwyn Hall.
The panel discussion will be chaired by Jane Davidson, Chair of Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group; author of #futuregen: Lessons from a Small Country (2020) and its update #futuregen: Gwersi o Wlad Fechan (2022).
Panellists also include
Andrew Filmer - Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Aberystwyth University.
Judith Musker Turner - Climate Action Programme Lead for the culture sector, National Library of Wales.
Trwco is more than a conference with
A locally sourced, delicious lunch.
Performance of ‘Piano Phase - Between Light and Dark’ by David Pepper.
Screening of ‘Momentum’ - a creative response to our building by aerial movement artist Dr Jess Allen.
A space for conversation, connection and collaboration.
Cost: £35 (£25 concessions) includes lunch.
If you run, manage, programme, tour to, or care about theatre and cultural spaces, this day is for you.
Enquiries: helene@smallworld.org.uk
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