Mission Control lands at iconic Welsh landmark
TICKETS are now on sale for National Theatre Wales and Hijinx Unity Festival’s Mission Control – a new production to be staged in the heart of the Welsh capital, at one of Wales’ greatest landmarks, the Principality Stadium.
Directed by Kully Thiarai, artistic director of National Theatre Wales and Ben Pettitt-Wade, artistic director of Hijinx Theatre, Mission Control is a guided, immersive production like no other.
In a world where everyone creates their own truth, who can we trust, and who gets to make the choices about our future?
Mission Control will feature an inclusive cast of more than 80 performers, including Hijinx actors from its five academies throughout Wales.
Ms Thiarai said: “We are delighted to be collaborating with Hijinx Theatre on this unique production set in one of Wales’ best-loved landmarks.
“A venue which has seen extraordinary moments of drama and delight, whether during the rugby or being entertained by worldrenowned artists like Beyoncé.
“Mission Control lets us open the gates to a very different kind of performance
– one where we will take audiences on a surprising journey, placing them at the heart of the story and the space.
“Inspired by the moon landings of 50 years ago the show celebrates and questions the nature of human endeavour and the choices we make.
“Our capacity for compassion and our desire for power and control.”
Ms Thiarai added: “Mission Control will be the first performance of National Theatre Wales’ 10th-anniversary year.
“We are dedicated to making theatre matter, and working with more than 70 actors and Wales’ leading inclusive theatre company will do just that.”
■ Mission Control runs from November 22 to 24 at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Tickets range from £14 to £18. To book call 029 2037 1689 or visit www. nationaltheatrewales.org