Theatr na nÓg has won STEM Educational Programme of the Year (Not-for-profit) at the Wales STEM Awards 2026 for its bilingual musical Dal y Gwynt / Eye of the Storm.
The awards were held at Techniquest in Cardiff Bay.
Written by Geinor Styles, with songs by Amy Wadge and a Welsh translation by Gwawr Loader, the musical follows Emmie, a young carer from the South Wales Valleys who dreams of inventing an artificial tornado to create renewable energy.
Eight actor-musicians performed the show in Welsh and English for more than 3,000 pupils from 65 schools across South Wales.
Chris Bennett, a teacher at Garth Primary, said the show “sparked curiosity and creativity in our classrooms, encouraging pupils to explore science, technology, engineering and maths with confidence and enthusiasm.” Amy Smith from Blaenymaes Primary said it “challenged stereotypes within science, highlighting the importance of female representation.”
The project has long-standing partnerships with Swansea Museum, the National Waterfront Museum and Technocamps.
Geinor Styles, Artistic Director of Theatr na nÓg, said: “The company has worked for 40 years in some of the most socially deprived communities in Wales, using theatre to raise aspirations and open minds to what is possible.
“Eye of the Storm / Dal y Gwynt is that mission in its fullest form – a real scientist’s invention, a real emotional truth about young carers, and the ability of a young girl from the Valleys to show that, whatever your background, you can achieve and contribute to changing the world for the better, whether through art or science.
“As a theatre company, we are very proud to have won this award because it recognises originality, impact and ambition.”
The company receives support from the Arts Council of Wales, in particular the Go and See Fund, and received additional funding from The Hodge Foundation, Colwinston Charitable Trust, Simon Gibson Charitable Trust and The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity.
The Wales STEM Awards recognise organisations and individuals across Wales’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors.
Liz Brookes, co-founder of the Wales STEM Awards, said: “Congratulations to all of our winners, highly commended finalists and everyone who was shortlisted this year. The standard of entries was exceptional and they should all be incredibly proud of what they are achieving.”
