Stars and their Consolations
Stories of the stars told to an electro-acoustic soundtrack
A majestic, intimate and hypnotic re-imagining of Greek myths and legends weaving ancient stories, cosmic projections and a spine-tingling electro-acoustic soundscape.
Adverse Camber productions in association with Theatrau Sir Gar
Be transported into the night sky on the breath of stories that have lit up the darkness for thousands of years. Greek myths of constellations are brought dazzlingly to life by two of the UK’s titans of storytelling, Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden. Experience powerful, ancient stories with a thrilling electro-acoustic soundscape by composer, Sarah Liane Lewis and cosmic projection. Dive into an enthralling and truly magical adventure. Witness the gods playing mercilessly with mortals with stories of lust, pride and passion that will leave you with a hunger to discover more…
The epic sweep of the night sky brings a cosmic, eternal perspective to human troubles, offering much needed consolation for our times.
Suitable for ages 14+
Content Warning: the stories of gods and mortals include references to threat, violence and sexual violence
BSL performances - TBC
Supported by Theatrau Sir Gâr, Arts Council Wales, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Colwinston Foundation, The Darkley Trust, Welsh Government, Prosiect Nos Partnership and People Speak Up.
Stars and their Consolations was originally commissioned for Beyond the Border 2021 and its R&D was supported by Arts Council Wales & Tŷ Cerdd with support from Theatrau Sir Gâr.
It drew me in right from the beginning, I was completely enthralled.
Audience Member
I was thoroughly entranced by the work and found it inspiring.
Audience Member
It made me want to find out more about the myths behind the stories, I’ll be looking them up!Audience Member
Stars and their Consolations team
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| 21 March 2026 7:30pm |
Ffwrnes – Stiwdio Stepni, Llanelli | £14.50 & £12.50 BSL Interpreted Performance - Cathryn McShane |
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| 24 March 2026 7:30pm |
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven | £TBC On Sale Soon. BSL Interpreted Performance - Cathryn McShane |
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| 25 March 2026 7:30pm |
The Riverfront, Newport | £18. Concessions - £16 |
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| 26 March 2026 7:30pm |
Borough Theatre, Abergavenny | £TBC On Sale soon |
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| 28 March 2026 7:30pm |
Henbant Permaculture Farm | £TBC On Sale soon |
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| 29 March 2026 7:30pm |
Llangoed Village Hall | £10 |
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| 30 March 2026 7:45pm |
Theatr Clwyd, Mold | £15 BSL Interpreted Performance - Cathryn McShane |
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| 31 March 2026 7:30pm |
Aberystwyth Arts Centre | £10-£17 BSL Interpreted Performance - Cathryn McShane |
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| 01 April 2026 7:30pm |
Pontardawe Arts Centre | £TBC On Sale Soon |
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| 02 April 2026 7:30pm |
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff | £TBC On Sale Soon. BSL Interpreted Performance - Cathryn McShane |