Alys Hughes and Elly Strigner have collaborated to create a performance that explores the Welsh sentiment of ‘Hiraeth,’ which has no direct English translation, but is close to ‘yearning’ or ‘longing.’ The project communicates the deep emotional complexity that people feel in relation to this aspect of Welsh culture.
The piece will combine live dance by Alys with animated film by Elly – which will be projected on to the surrounding walls – accompanied by a soundscape of Welsh poetry and peoples’ experiences of Hiraeth.
