Thank you · 3 – 6 November 2026
Oh! Oh! Antonio
Four nights in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd and Aberdare, and a standing ovation to close. Thank you to everyone who came to see Stephen J Preston’s first full-length play, with poetry by Professor Kevin Mills and film by Chris Lloyd.
“What a revelation! Brilliantly acted, beautifully written… The standing ovation was thoroughly deserved.”
Ian T.
“This is incredibly special. A must see.”
Kevin R.
Oh! Oh! Antonio
Watch the trailer
A look back at our November 2026 production, on stage in Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd and Aberdare. Find more films from our productions on our YouTube channel.
Stories from the communities we play in
Since 2019 we’ve made new theatre – with original music, poetry and film – that helps people across South Wales explore their own history, past and present. Heb hanes, heb hunaniaeth.
For schools
Free matinees and workshops, like the ‘Anthem for Merthyr’ made with local primary schools.
For communities
Oral histories and local stories, performed in chapels, halls and small theatres near you.
For partners
Working with local authorities, universities and funders, from Bridgend to Merthyr Tydfil.
Our work
International · October 2026
Care for All goes to Canada
We took Care for All across the Atlantic to the Liverpool International Theatre Festival at the historic Astor Theatre in Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
Also in our repertoire: Oh! Oh! Antonio (2026) · Price of Change (2023 – 24) · Sanctuary (2023) · Elvis – The Rhondda Years (2022 & 2024) · Cadoc and the Drowned Boys (2019). All productions →
The company
Photography and film by Chris Lloyd. Meet the team →
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Contemporancient Theatre CIC
contemporancienttheatre@gmail.com
07533 322733
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