We are YMa in Pontypridd. A place where EVERYONE is welcome to make new friends, have fun and learn new skills at one of the many workshops on offer!
We are committed to delivering programs with our communities and partners, to be a place for creativity, growth, wellbeing and prosperity.
What's NEW at YMa!
Starting 23rd Jan | 5:00pm-8:00pm
RCT Pride
We’re so excited to share Sewing with Pride, an inclusive beginner sewing course by Needlewitch Studios, created especially for trans, queer and gender-non-conforming adults.
This is a calm, respectful and affirming space to learn sewing skills at your own pace — whether you’re completely new or just need a confidence boost. Over 6 weeks, you’ll build practical skills and create something wearable that fits your body.
Friday 6th Feb | 6:00pm
RCT Pride
Out of the Valleys: LGBTQ+ History in RCT
Join us for an LGBT+ History Month talk with leading Welsh historian
Norena Shopland, uncovering hidden and overlooked LGBTQ+ histories from across Rhondda Cynon Taf. This talk celebrates the queer lives, resistance and community that have always existed in the Valleys.
Wednesday 11th Feb | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ponty Poetry is back!
Come along on 11th Feb to see Guest Speaker Sam Smith.
No need to prebook. Click the link below for more information.
14th & 21st February | 10 - 3pm
Come along to be part of a brand new Welsh Youth Theatre in Rhondda Cynon Taf!
18th February | 11AM | Families
Gwen, an anxious polar bear, wakes up on a broken icecap hundreds of miles away from her family. On her perilous journey through the Arctic Ocean, she will have to find her courage, as well as her way home.
Centred on themes of climate change, home and confidence, Gwen yr Arth Wen fuses puppetry, music and visual storytelling to form a rich and exciting show about finding confidence in yourself. A fun and thought-provoking performance in Welsh for audiences aged 6+ and their families.
Written by award-winning writer Chris Harris, directed by Elan Isaac, and with stunning design by Luned Gwawr Evans, this is a memorable performance coming to you this
Spring - whatever your level of Welsh!
23rd March | 7:00PM | Aged 14+ £6 Per ticket | Tickets: General £12 | Concession £8
After touring 20+ countries and delighting thousands of audiences, Meet Fred returns to the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. This darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production follows Fred, a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life—get a job, find love, be part of society. But with his Puppetry Living Allowance under threat, Fred’s world spirals out of control. How do you hold on to independence when the system is pulling the strings?
Tickets go on sale Friday 23rd January!
21st March | 7:30pm
Back by popular demand, PonTease is returning to Yma!
After a two sell-out shows, we're pleased to announce another evening of cabaret is coming to Pontypridd. For those of you looking to see the best talent in South Wales, look no further than PonTease, this show will leave you with your jaw on the floor.
Doors: 6:45pm with bar available
Show: 7:30pm
18+ only event
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