National Theatre Connections 2026

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24-26 Apr 2026
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Event ticket £6. Festival Pass £12. You can only book festival passes on this page.

Youth theatre companies from across south Wales will take over the Sherman this spring as part of National Theatre’s Connections festival.

National Theatre Connections is a vibrant showcase of original theatre and young creative talent. Nine talented local youth theatre companies will take to the Main House stage to bring new plays by award-winning playwrights to life.

Alongside the Connections plays, Sherman Youth Theatre return with their production of The Blunder Games by Ffion King and will be joined by Hijinx Theatre who’ll bring a new, original production to life.

Join us for a 3-day festival brimming with passion, delight and wonder!

See as many National Theatre Connections Festival shows with a Festival Pass for just £12, click the view dates and book button above to do this. You can book for individual shows through the links below.

The Connections 2026 plays are:

Friday 24 April

Cloud Busting (based on novel by Malorie Blackman) – Cardiff High School 6.00pm

The Blunder Games – Sherman Youth Theatre 7.15pm

 

Saturday 25 April

Sycamore Gap – Actors Workshop 10.15am

FishvilleKinetic School of Performing Arts 1.00pm

Cloud Busting – Ysgol Nantgwyn 4.00pm

Macbeth Macbeth Macbeth Macbeth Macbeth – The Savoy Youth Theatre 6.30pm

 

Sunday 26 April

Britney’s Lock – Everyman Youth Theatre 11.45am

Sycamore GapDolman Theatreworks 3.00pm

 

Ticket Prices:

Single Performance Ticket: £6

Festival Pass: £12