The Colwinston Charitable Trust has helped us make history by supporting the first Hijinx Ensemble cohort.
The Colwinston Charitable Trust has helped us make history by supporting the first Hijinx Ensemble cohort (2025–2027) – Wales’ first national Ensemble of actors with learning disabilities and/or autism. With the support of Colwinston and the ongoing commitment of Arts Council Wales, 8 Hijinx actors are moving beyond our performance training Academies into paid, sustained professional development.
Working with leading creatives, they have embarked on ambitious R&D collaborations — from developing Hijinx’s first-ever musical with Seiriol Davies, to exploring storytelling for younger audiences with Theatr Iolo…and this is only the beginning!
Along the way, the Ensemble are gaining insight into the whole life of the theatre industry — from rehearsal and touring, to production planning, fundraising, and audience engagement — building the skills and confidence to thrive as professional artists.
With this vital support, the Ensemble are shaping bold, inclusive theatre that puts learning disabled and autistic voices at the heart of the stage and opens a new chapter for Welsh theatre.
Learn more about the Ensemble here: The Hijinx Ensemble - Hijinx
Diolch yn fawr, Colwinston Charitable Trust and Arts Council Wales, for making this milestone possible.
