Dylan Thomas
Swansea
The 'Love the Words' exhibition tells the story of Dylan's life, work and legacy, from his birth on 27 October 1914 in Swansea to his death on 9 November 1953 in New York. The Dylan Thomas Centre also hosts a range of events throughout the year.
Understanding Poetry for Beginners
Fluellen Theatre Co.’s lively and entertaining performance-based guided tour of Dylan’s central Swansea starts from the Dylan Thomas Centre.
Activities include creative writing, puppets, games, reading corner, crafts and dressing up costumes, all inspired by Dylan Thomas.
Award winning poet Jonathan Edwards leads two workshops with our Young Writers Squads for 11-16 year olds.
Exhibitions, talks, readings, plays, children’s workshops, or guided tours; there’s plenty on offer at the Dylan Thomas Centre and other venues throughout Swansea.
FDid you know that before he died, Dylan Thomas met with the great Igor Stravinsky to discuss collaborating on a “musical theatrical work”?
Over the last few months we have extended our learning and outreach programme to reach Swansea’s community of asylum seekers and refugees.
From Monday 11 to Friday 15 December, we will be passing on a message of thanks to all those who support the Heritage Lottery Fund by purchasing National Lottery tickets and scratch cards.
