24 hours challenge to make theatre
Two years. Hundreds of artists. Countless conversations.
Since landing at Nyth 2 years ago we’ve been lucky enough to connect with over 603 brilliant artists. You’ve inspired us, challenged us, and told us loud and clear: you want space, time and opportunity to play. So here it is - writers, musicians, designers, performers - we need you!
We’re re-launching our wildly fun, wildly creative project: Theatr Unnos - and this time, it’s especially for our artistic friends right here on our doorstep in North West Wales.
This is about celebrating you - the artists closest to us. This is your space to play.
- Dates & Times: 1pm Thursday, 13 November (initial meeting) - 10pm Friday, 14 November 2025
- Location: Nyth, Bangor.
- Fee: £350 + tasty meals on us.
What is Theatr Unnos?
Think creative bootcamp meets artistic sleepover.
Theatr Unnos throws theatre-makers, artists, and performers into spontaneous creative combustion. No prep. No plan. Just 24 hours of raw, gutsy invention.
You’ll be thrown into a team (yep, names out of a hat) and handed a bunch of wildcards:
- a rule
- a line
- an object
- a provocation
Then? You make something. Fast.
After three days, you’ll share your 10-15 minute piece with an audience in a buzzing, no-pressure showcase at Nyth.
The rules
No pre-written scripts. Just instinct, trust, chaos, and creativity.
Take risks. Support each other. Make a glorious mess. Surprise yourself. This isn’t about polish - it’s about possibility.
Performances will be shared and celebrated as a Sgratsh event at Nyth. No judges. Just joy.
Theatr Unnos is about stripping ideas back to the spark, the impulse, the weird and wonderful moment before the plan. In a world of deadlines and funding applications, this is your chance to go off-grid and dive in.
Let’s make something unforgettable. Together.
How to apply?
To apply to take part contact us on post@franwen.com by 28th October 2025 stating in any creative form what excites you about this opportunity.
The opportunity is open to 12 artists living in North West Wales.
The project will take place in Welsh and we welcome applications from new speakers, offering support as needed.
The Unnos tradition
Tŷ unnos (one-night house) was an old Welsh tradition where someone could claim a piece of common land by building a small home on it overnight. If the house was standing by sunrise, the land was said to become theirs. More information about the Unnos tradition
Image: A ruined tŷ unnos construction (source: Wikepdia)
