Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru As Wales’ national conservatoire, we train actors, musicians, designers, technicians & arts managers. www.rwcmd.ac.uk
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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama nurtures and challenges the best creative talent from across the globe, empowering excellence, firing imagination and driving innovation. As Wales’ national conservatoire and a dynamic arts centre, we train more than 900 actors, musicians, designers, technicians and arts managers from over 40 countries, training them for a sustainable career in the arts as

leaders of the next generation of artists. Based in the capital city Cardiff, our students are immersed in a live industry environment, working across drama, music and design from the moment they arrive. Our students push the boundaries of what the arts can do, collaborating and creating new work across a range of professional and community settings. As Wales’ largest producing house, the College attracts leading international artists, providing opportunities integral to students’ training and an opportunity to learn directly from some of the world's most renowned performers. The College’s events calendar encompasses over 500 public performances and exhibitions every year from classical to the contemporary, including orchestral concerts, drama, opera, puppetry and musical theatre. Our dedicated teachers have a wealth of professional and industry experience. The College collaborates with high-profile arts organisations, including BBC, Welsh National Opera and a wide range of visiting artists and directors, to ensure that the unique vocational nature of our training reflects current industry practice. Inspired by the possibilities of performance and creative diversity we champion collaboration and empower excellence in all its forms. Passion and craft entwine with experience and play to elevate, provoke, push and transform.

01/12/2025

At RWCMD we’re encouraging everyone in our community to use Welsh in every day situations.

Our Welsh Society is here to help feel students more at ease using their Welsh around campus.

For they’ve shared some useful phrases you can try when you come and watch a show with us.

Which one is your favourite? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

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Yn CBCDC rydym yn annog pawb yn ein cymuned i ddefnyddio’r Gymraeg mewn sefyllfaoedd pob dydd.

Mae ein Cymdeithas Gymraeg yma i helpu myfyrwyr i deimlo’n fwy cyfforddus yn defnyddio eu Cymraeg o amgylch y campws.

Ar gyfer maen nhw wedi rhannu rhai ymadroddion defnyddiol y gallwch chi roi cynnig arnyn nhw pan ddewch i wylio sioe yma.

Pa un yw eich ffefryn? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

Comisiynydd y Gymraeg Welsh Language Commissioner

28/11/2025

We want to make the College a place where people feel confident speaking the Welsh language, whether they’re fluent or just starting out.

As part of , we asked our staff to share a few phrases you can try when you next visit us.

What other useful phrases do you think people should know? Comment below.👇

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Rydym am wneud y Coleg yn fan lle mae pobl yn teimlo’n hyderus yn siarad Cymraeg, boed yn rhugl neu fel dechreuwr.

Fel rhan o , gwnaethom ofyn i’n staff rannu ychydig o ymadroddion y gallwch chi roi cynnig arnyn nhw pan fyddwch yn ymweld â ni nesaf.

Pa ymadroddion defnyddiol eraill ydych chi’n meddwl y dylai pobl eu gwybod? Rhowch sylwadau isod.👇

Comisiynydd y Gymraeg Welsh Language Commissioner

28/11/2025

Ali de Souza, our Head of Drama Performance shares why RWCMD is one of the UK’s best places to develop your craft. With small classes, one-to-one tuition, and over 500 public performances each year, MFA students graduate with real-world experience and a strong professional CV.

MFA in Directing (Theatre, Opera and Musical Theatre)
MFA in Movement Direction
MFA in Voice, Speech and Text Coaching
MFA in Writing Drama

We’d love to invite you to an online introduction to the four new courses on 15th.Dec:
https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/events/study-mfa-courses-online-webinar
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Mae Ali de Souza, ein Pennaeth Perfformio Drama, yn cyfleu pam fod CBCDC yn un o'r lleoedd gorau yn y Deyrnas Unedig i ddatblygu eich crefft.Gyda dosbarthiadau bach, hyfforddiant un i un, a dros 500 o berfformiadau cyhoeddus bob blwyddyn, mae myfyrwyr MFA yn graddio gyda phrofiad o'r byd go iawn a CV proffesiynol cryf.

MFA mewn Cyfarwyddo (Theatr, Opera a Theatr Gerdd)
MFA mewn Cyfarwyddo Symudiad
MFA mewn Hyfforddi Llais, Lleferydd a Thestun
MFA mewn Ysgrifennu Drama

Hoffem eich gwahodd i weminar ar-lein yn cyflwyno cyrsiau newydd ar 15fed Rhagfyr:
https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/cy/events/study-mfa-courses-online-webinar

27/11/2025

Come and explore Cardiff with vocal student Niamh as she shares some of her favourite places across our vibrant and welcoming little city.

Comment below with your favourite places in Cardiff.⭐👇

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Dewch i archwilio Caerdydd gyda’r myfyriwr llais Niamh wrth iddi rannu rhai o’i hoff leoedd ar draws ein dinas fach fywiog a chroesawgar.

Rhowch sylwadau isod gyda’ch hoff leoedd chi yng Nghaerdydd. ⭐👇

26/11/2025

Diolch yn fawr to Acting graduate and RWCMD Associate Alex Vlahos, who came back to College this week to talk to our final year actors about life beyond College.

He shared his experience and gave them advice on stepping into the industry for the first time – whether that’s on a set or a stage.

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Diolch yn fawr i Alex Vlahos, un o raddedigion ac Aelod Cyswllt CBCDC, a ddychwelodd i’r Coleg yr wythnos hon i siarad â’n hactorion blwyddyn olaf am fywyd y tu hwnt i’r Coleg.

Rhannodd ei brofiad a rhoddodd gyngor iddynt ar gamu i’r diwydiant am y tro cyntaf - boed hynny ar set neu lwyfan.

26/11/2025

"It's such an exciting time to be working in the creative industries, and there's never been a better opportunity to be part of it!"

Dreaming of a career behind the scenes?
Our 2 year Scenic Arts course at RWCMD gets you industry-ready fast! 🎭

Study in the heart of Cardiff’s booming arts scene 📍
Work with real industry partners 🤝
Train in our state-of-the-art workshop 🛠️
Join a collaborative, creative community ✨

🔗 rwcmd.ac.uk/course/foundation-scenic-arts

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"Mae'n amser mor gyffrous i fod yn gweithio yn y diwydiannau creadigol, ac ni fu erioed gwell cyfle i fod yn rhan ohono!"

Breuddwydio am yrfa tu ôl i'r llenni?

Mae ein cwrs Celf Golygfeydd 2 flynedd yn CBCDC yn eich paratoi ar gyfer diwydiant yn gyflym! 🎭

Astudiwch yng nghanol sîn gelfyddydol ffyniannus Caerdydd 📍
Gweithio gyda phartneriaid diwydiant go iawn 🤝
Hyfforddwch yn ein gweithdy o'r radd flaenaf 🛠️
Ymunwch â chymuned greadigol, gydweithredol ✨

ScenicArts

Giants on the move… Our Giant Paper Sculptures exhibition has travelled to Maesteg Town Hall, presented in partnership w...
25/11/2025

Giants on the move… Our Giant Paper Sculptures exhibition has travelled to Maesteg Town Hall, presented in partnership with Awen Cultural Trust.

Over the next few months, you’ll be able to experience the incredible creations from our theatre design students, inspired by the works of Christopher Williams of Maesteg - ‘Wales’ greatest portrait artist’ (1873–1934).

The sculptures displayed at Maesteg Town Hall portray characters from two paintings that have been shown in the building since 1934: ‘The remorse of Judas’ and ‘Now I am the judge’, which depicts the artist’s son, Gwyn Williams, in a judge’s robe.

At Maesteg Library, you’ll find a character from another of Williams’ works, 'Reverend Thomas Shankland (1858–1927), Welsh librarian’.

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Cewri ar daith... Mae ein harddangosfa, Cerfluniau Papur Anferth, wedi cyrraedd Neuadd y Dref Maesteg, ac yn cael ei chyflwyno mewn partneriaeth ag Ymddiriedolaeth Ddiwylliannol Awen.

Dros y misoedd nesaf, cewch gyfle i brofi'r creadigaethau anhygoel yma gan ein myfyrwyr cynllunio theatr, sydd wedi'u hysbrydoli gan weithiau Christopher Williams o Faesteg – 'pennaf artist portreadau Cymru' (1873—1934).

Mae'r cerfluniau sy’n cael eu harddangos yn Neuadd y Dref Maesteg yn portreadu cymeriadau o ddau baentiad sydd wedi eu dangos yn yr adeilad ers 1934: 'The remorse of Judas' a 'Now I am the judge', sy'n darlunio mab yr artist, Gwyn Williams, mewn gwisg barnwr.
Yn Llyfrgell Maesteg, fe welwch gymeriad o un arall o weithiau Williams, 'Reverend Thomas Shankland (1858–1927), Welsh librarian'.

Awen

25/11/2025

Diolch yn fawr, Matthew! RWCMD friend and Fellow Matthew Rhys joined us last week to talk with our acting students, and to encourage our College community to use Welsh every day, no matter your level.

Matthew got us started with ‘Enjoy the show’ / 'Mwynhewch y sioe'

Come to RWCMD and try out your Welsh with us!

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Diolch yn fawr, Matthew! Daeth ffrind a Chymrawd Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru, Matthew Rhys, i ymuno â ni yr wythnos diwethaf i siarad â'n myfyrwyr actio, ac i annog cymuned ein Coleg i ddefnyddio'r Gymraeg bob dydd, waeth beth yw eich lefel.

Fe wnaeth Matthew ein cael i gychwyn arni gyda’r geiriau 'Mwynhewch y sioe'.

Dewch i CBCDC a rhowch gynnig ar eich Cymraeg gyda ni!

21/11/2025

Ready to take your drama training to the next level? Our MFAs provide a direct pathway into the industry, combining expert tuition with real-world experience.

We’d love to invite you to an online introduction to the four new courses on 15th.Dec:
https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/events/study-mfa-courses-online-webinar

- MFA in Directing (Theatre, Opera and Musical Theatre)
- MFA in Movement Direction
- MFA in Voice, Speech and Text Coaching
- MFA in Writing Drama

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Ydych chi’n barod i fynd â'ch hyfforddiant drama i'r lefel nesaf? Mae ein graddau MFA yn darparu llwybr uniongyrchol i'r diwydiant, gan gyfuno hyfforddiant arbenigol â phrofiad yn y byd go iawn.

Hoffem eich gwahodd i weminar ar-lein yn cyflwyno cyrsiau newydd ar 15fed Rhagfyr: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/cy/events/study-mfa-courses-online-webinar"

- MFA mewn Cyfarwyddo (Theatr, Opera a Theatr Gerdd)
- MFA mewn Cyfarwyddo Symudiad
- MFA mewn Hyfforddi Llais, Lleferydd a Thestun
- MFA mewn Ysgrifennu Drama

Exploring the science behind music making, Odilon Marcenaro, Sound Designer, and Senior Lecturer in and Music Technolo...
20/11/2025

Exploring the science behind music making, Odilon Marcenaro, Sound Designer, and Senior Lecturer in and Music Technology, visits the Science Cafe at BBC Sounds. He talks to Adam Walton about recent technological advancements in music, his life-long obsession with microphones and taking things apart, the importance of curiosity, and how technology can help make music more accessible.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002m7sd

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Gan archwilio’r wyddoniaeth y tu ôl i greu cerddoriaeth, mae Odilon Marcenaro, Cynllunydd Sain, ac Uwch Ddarlithydd a Thechnoleg Cerddoriaeth CBCDC, yn ymweld â’r Science Café ar BBC Sounds. Mae’n siarad am ddatblygiadau technolegol diweddar y maes cerddoriaeth, ei obsesiwn gydol oes â meicroffonau a thynnu pethau rhydd, pwysigrwydd chwilfrydedd yn ei waith, a sut y gall technoleg helpu i wneud cerddoriaeth yn fwy hygyrch.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002m7sd

Adam Walton explores some of the science behind music making.

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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the National Conservatoire of Wales, and part of the University of South Wales Group, competes alongside an international peer group of conservatoires and specialist arts colleges for the best students globally, enabling students to enter and influence the world of music, theatre and related professions. Artistic Voice - The College educates some of the most talented students from around the world, aiming to give them not just the technical and craft skills they’ll need to succeed at the top levels of the profession, but also to help them to develop their individual artistic ‘voice.’ Creative Diversity - The College’s events calendar encompasses over 300 public performances every year including orchestral concerts, recitals, drama, opera and musical theatre. The creative diversity of the college ensures a stimulating environment and broad experience for students of all disciplines. Pushing Boundaries - Our dedicated teachers have a wealth of professional and industry experience and the college collaborates with a number of high-profile arts organisations, including Welsh National Opera, BBC NOW, visiting artists and directors, to ensure that the unique vocational nature of our training programmes reflect the current practices and conditions of the professional world. The College is constantly pushing boundaries with innovative and exciting programmes of study tailored to the demands of contemporary arts and creative industries. In 2009, its 60th anniversary year, the College became the UK’s first All-Steinway Conservatoire. The focus is always on the future and we take immense pride in the world-class talent of our students.