Critical Ambition

Critical Ambition are a fledgling theatre company based in the Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot area. With a thriving sporting scene, an expanding university, investment from the film and TV sector and many commercial developments, Swansea is finally fulfilling its role as Wales' second city.

Its theatrical scene however still has a long way to go if it is to match these successes. Swansea's theatre scene is isolated. The extraordinary talent that is born and nurtured in the area is forced to move away in order to earn a living, and the city sees very little high quality work tour to its venues.

This is down to one crucial issue; there isn't a self-sustaining audience in Swansea - especially amongst the younger generation. Critical Ambition's long term commitment is to develop and sustain a vibrant theatre scene in Swansea and its surrounding areas. Their company is defined by their core values; open-mindedness, sophistication, accessibility, ambition and critical thought.

It's these core values that they are driven by and not a specific style or genre. No matter where in the country we as professionals are working, we are dedicated to coming home to Swansea with at least a production a year which we will then share further afield - making sure Swansea's voice is heard.

Part of the Your Room season, 5 weeks of glorious activity celebrating the ambition and artistry within Cardiff and beyond. It begins with Blue Sky Scratch, three weeks of carefully chosen scratch performances from brilliant Welsh companies and artists.