A group of seven people in colorful athletic uniforms bunch closely together outdoors, performing an intense, synchronized movement. Spectators watch them from the background under a partly cloudy sky.A group of seven people in colorful athletic uniforms bunch closely together outdoors, performing an intense, synchronized movement. Spectators watch them from the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Rygbi: Annwyl i Mi / Dear to Me

Category: Show

Rygbi: Annwyl i Mi / Dear to Me is a 20 minute outdoor dance performance that celebrates rugby in Wales and the hopes, glory and passion of rallying together on and off the pitch.

Rugby and dance are connected though their expertise in movement and through dedicated performances of power and emotion. The sport fuses speed with skill, tears with joy and camaraderie with pride. It brings together communities to create legends. In Rygbi, we rewrite this in dance.

The Rygbi project is created with input from rugby fans and players across Wales. It was premiered at the National Eistedfodd of Wales in 2019 before touring to Japan to accompany the Welsh Rugby team for the World Cup.

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Show Details

  • Date Created: 2019
  • Length: 20 minutes
  • Performance area: 10m x 10m (preferably on grass)
  • Approx. get-in / get out: 60 mins get-in/get-out on grass; 120 mins get-in/get-out on hard surface (need to lay mats and lino)
  • Number. of people on road: 13
  • Workshops available: Yes
  • Access facilities: Wheelchair access, Relaxed performances
  • Scale: Small scale
  • Capacity: Under 500
  • Availability: Has touring availability
  • Language: Non-text based
  • Audience type: All audiences, all ages

Our Videos

Three women in matching blue athletic uniforms perform a synchronized dance or exercise outdoors, with colorful wooden structures and a seated crowd in the background. The scene is lively and energetic.
Annwyl i Mi / Dear to Me trailer
A group of performers in colorful blue outfits dance energetically outdoors, surrounded by a seated crowd. One performer raises her arms and looks up, while others move dynamically on the grassy field.
Audience reactions