Celebrate the birth of Dylan Thomas with The Beginning Festival. A series of events starting from 17th October at the Dylan Thomas Birthplace and Clyne Farm Centre that will lead to the night of 27th October and beyond when all eyes will be on the front bedroom where Dylan was born 100 years ago.
These events are also designed to raise money for our chosen charity Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres
Wednesday 22nd October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: Free (Donations to Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres)
Celebrate the release of a new book and poetry pamphlet.
Thursday 23rd October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Times: 11am/1pm/3pm
Tickets: FREE – Please bring some proof of I.D with you on the day
Free guided tour of the birthplace for all of those named Dylan or Thomas.
Friday 24th October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Times: 7 – 9pm
Tickets: Free (Donations to Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres)
Megan Thomas and Robert Lydiard are working New York actors. Their masterclass will draw on their experiences on Broadway and in touring all over the United States.
Saturday 25th October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Times: 1 – 2pm
Tickets: more information via the Do Not Go Gentle Festival
Enjoy an audience with these great short story and poetry writers.
Saturday 25th October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Times: 1 – 2pm
Tickets: £10
A great double bill with the acclaimed Gypsy Jazz quartet An Afternoon in Paris.
Saturday 25th October
Venue: Clyne Farm Centre
Times: 7:30pm
Tickets: £15 (includes homemade cawl with bread and cheese)
Join Welsh icons Boyd Clack and Kirsten Jones as they bring their unique brand of song and storytelling to life on top of the hill overlooking Mumbles!
Sunday 26th October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Time: 12-1:15pm
Tickets: more information via the Do Not Go Gentle Festival
Do Not Go Gentle Festival Presents…Dylan’s short stories with Melissa Berry.
Sunday 26th October
Venue: Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace (5 Cwmdonkin Drive)
Time: 3-4pm
Tickets: more information via the Do Not Go Gentle Festival
Come and enjoy Dylan’s world with a tour of this living house where he was born, wrote and lived for over half his life.
Your one stop for activities for all ages and abilities! Clyne Farm is set within 80 acres of beautiful woodland and pasture.
