Celfyddydau Perfformio/Performing Arts Coleg Menai

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One month on from an unforgettable Eisteddfod yr Urdd, we're still celebrating the six talented young people who received the Urdd and Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Awards 2026. ✨

These unique awards recognise exceptional talent across a range of disciplines and provide opportunities that extend far beyond the Maes. From mentoring sessions hosted by the College with some of Wales’ most inspiring creative figures to international performance opportunities with the Urdd, the awards are designed to support the next step in each winner’s creative journey.

Our 2026 award recipients:

- Leisa Mair Lloyd-Edwards – Sir Bryn Terfel Award (Vocal)
- Elen Morlais Williams – Amy Dowden Award (Dance)
- Anna Walker – Callum Scott Howells Award (Musical Theatre)
- Jona Milone – Matthew Rhys Award (Acting)
- Carwyn Lloyd – Rakhi Singh Award (Instrumental)
- Cadi Davage – Sarah Hemsley-Cole Award (Backstage)

Llongyfarchiadau to all six winners. 🎼❤️

👉 Read more about the Urdd x RWCMD Partnership here: rwcmd.ac.uk/open-rwcmd/our-partners/urdd

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Fis ers i lwch Eisteddfod yr Urdd setlo, rydym yn dal i ddathlu’r chwe pherson ifanc talentog a dderbyniodd Wobrau’r Urdd a Choleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru 2026. ✨

Mae’r gwobrau unigryw hyn yn cydnabod talent eithriadol ar draws amrywiaeth o ddisgyblaethau, gan gynnig cyfleoedd sy’n ymestyn ymhell y tu hwnt i’r Maes. O sesiynau mentora gyda rhai o ffigurau creadigol mwyaf ysbrydoledig Cymru i gyfleoedd i berfformio yn Japan yn ddiweddarach eleni, mae’r gwobrau wedi’u cynllunio i gefnogi cam nesaf taith greadigol pob enillydd.

Derbynwyr gwobrau 2026:

- Leisa Mair Lloyd-Edwards – Gwobr Syr Bryn Terfel (Lleisiol)
- Elen Morlais Williams – Gwobr Amy Dowden (Dawns)
- Anna Walker – Gwobr Callum Scott Howells (Sioe Gerdd)
- Jona Milone – Gwobr Matthew Rhys (Actio)
- Carwyn Lloyd – Gwobr Rakhi Singh (Offerynnol)
- Cadi Davage – Gwobr Sarah Hemsley-Cole (Cefn Llwyfan)

Llongyfarchiadau enfawr unwaith eto i’r chwech. ❤️

👉 Darllenwch fwy am Bartneriaeth yr Urdd a CBCDC yma: rwcmd.ac.uk/open-rwcmd/our-partners/urdd

🎭 Introducing Osian and Kirsten | Yn Cyflwyno Osian a Kirsten 🎭
These two talented performers will be taking on the lead roles in our forthcoming musical, Cry-Baby!
Kirsten began her training with us on our 14–16 pathway and is now close to completing her second year on our Level 3 course. She will be continuing her training at Addict Dance Academy.
Osian is almost ready to complete his Level 3 Extended Diploma and will be progressing onto our Level 4 Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre.✨

Bydd y ddau berfformiwr talentog hyn yn chwarae’r prif rannau yn ein sioe gerdd sydd ar ddod, Cry-Baby!
Dechreuodd Kirsten ei hyfforddiant gyda ni ar y llwybr 14–16 ac mae bellach yn agos at gwblhau ei hail flwyddyn ar ein cwrs Lefel 3. Bydd hi’n parhau â’i hyfforddiant yn Addict Dance Academy.
Mae Osian bron â chwblhau ei Ddiploma Estynedig Lefel 3 a bydd yn symud ymlaen i’n Diploma Proffesiynol Lefel 4 mewn Theatr Gerddorol.

🎭 INTRODUCING KYRA, OSIAN & EVAN 🎭

Leading Cry-Baby on 03/06/26 are three incredibly talented performers who are already making history within our company ❤️🎶

✨ Kyra has been with us for an amazing 2 years and will soon be progressing onto our Level 4 Professional Diploma course — a huge achievement and a reflection of her hard work, dedication, and talent. 🌟

🔥 Evan & Osian are officially making history as the first ever Level 2 learners to be cast in the main roles of one of our productions! Their casting proves that talent, commitment, and passion can break barriers and set new standards for future performers. 🎤🎬

This trio is ready to bring energy, emotion, and unforgettable performances to the stage.

💋 The countdown to Cry-Baby starts now…

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🎭 YN CYFLWYNO KYRA, OSIAN AC EVAN 🎭

Bydd y triawd anhygoel hwn yn arwain Cry-Baby ar 03/06/26 ❤️🎶

✨ Mae Kyra wedi bod gyda ni ers 2 flynedd ac yn symud ymlaen yn fuan i’n cwrs Diploma Proffesiynol Lefel 4 — cyflawniad arbennig sy’n dangos ei gwaith caled, ei hymroddiad a’i thalent. 🌟

🔥 Mae Evan ac Osian yn gwneud hanes fel y dysgwyr Lefel 2 cyntaf erioed i gael eu castio yn y prif rannau mewn un o’n cynyrchiadau! Mae eu llwyddiant yn profi bod talent, ymrwymiad a brwdfrydedd yn gallu torri ffiniau a gosod safon newydd ar gyfer perfformwyr y dyfodol. 🎤🎬

Mae’r triawd hwn yn barod i ddod ag egni, emosiwn a pherfformiadau bythgofiadwy i’r llwyfan.

💋 Mae’r cyfrif i lawr i Cry-Baby yn dechrau nawr…

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Come join us for Cry-Baby the musical!

Tocynnau allan nawr 👉Pontio.co.uk
https://www.pontio.co.uk/en/events/coleg-menai

Get your tickets now 👉Pontio.co.uk
https://www.pontio.co.uk/en/events/coleg-menai

(June 3rd and 4th)
CRY-BABY
Book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Songs by David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger

Based on the Universal Pictures film written and directed by John Waters

This Amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI
www.mtishows.co.uk

Originally produced on Broadway by Adam Epstein, Allan S. Gordon, Elan V. McAllister and Brian Grazer
James P. MacGilvray, Universal Pictures
Stage Productions
Anne Caruso, Adam S. Gordon, Latitude Link, The Pelican Group
In association with Phillip Morgaman and Andrew Farber/Richard Mishaan