Welcome to the third edition of Paallam International Spirit Fest — the flagship annual festival produced by Paallam Arts.
Join us to watch as the heart of Wrexham comes alive with captivating open-air performances featuring exceptional artists from Wales, the UK, and around the world. From bold contemporary dance, theatre, and circus arts to deeply engaging traditional forms, Spirit Fest 2025 invites audiences into a rich tapestry of global cultures through rhythm and motion.
This is more than a festival — it’s a one-of-a-kind journey into creativity, community, and the transformative impact of dance and movement in shared public spaces.
Croeso i drydydd rhifyn Paallam International Spirit Fest — yr ŵyl flynyddol flaenllaw a gynhyrchir gan Paallam Arts.
Ymunwch â ni i wylio wrth i galon Wrecsam ddod yn fyw gyda pherfformiadau awyr agored cyfareddol yn cynnwys artistiaid eithriadol o Gymru, y DU a ledled y byd. O ddawns gyfoes feiddgar, theatr, a chelfyddydau syrcas i ffurfiau traddodiadol hynod ddiddorol, mae Spirit Fest 2025 yn gwahodd cynulleidfaoedd i dapestri cyfoethog o ddiwylliannau byd-eang trwy rythm a mudiant.
Mae hon yn fwy na gŵyl — mae’n daith un-o-fath i greadigrwydd, cymuned, ac effaith drawsnewidiol dawns a symudiad mewn mannau cyhoeddus a rennir.
A Message from the Producer
Spirit Fest ‘25 offers a unique platform for dancers—local, national, and international—to showcase their work and engage with audiences in a warm, inclusive setting. The festival is designed to dissolve barriers between performers and viewers, fostering dialogue, discovery, and shared experience.
By bringing together a rich blend of styles and voices, Spirit Fest celebrates the diversity and depth of dance. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a first-time festival-goer, there’s space here for curiosity, creativity, and connection.
We invite you to witness, participate, and be moved—because at Spirit Fest, dance truly belongs to everyone.
– Krishnapriya Ramamoorthy
Go & Participate Opportunity for Schools
As part of our educational outreach, SPIRIT FEST ’25 is hosting hands-on workshops for school students on July 11th and 14th at Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham. With support from Community Foundation Wales, pupils will get to learn two rich and exciting traditional art forms:
- Welsh Clog Dance – lively, rhythmic and deeply rooted in Welsh heritage
- Kalaripayattu – one of the world’s oldest martial arts, from Kerala, India, blending movement, strength and discipline
Led by expert artists, these sessions are fun, accessible, and eye-opening. A great way for young people to explore different cultures through dance and movement.
Schools who’d like to take part should email us at: [email protected]
Our Festival Line Up
Hijinx is a Cardiff-based professional theatre company that creates outstanding performances with artists who have learning disabilities and autism. Their inclusive productions span stage and screen, bringing these underrepresented voices to wider audiences in Wales and beyond.
Krystal S. Lowe is a Bermuda-born, Wales-based dancer, choreographer, writer, and director who creates dance theatre works for the stage, public spaces, and film. Her work explores themes of identity, mental health, and empowerment, and she often integrates British Sign Language and bilingual elements into her performances.
Ayodhana Kalarippayattu Gurukul is a Bangalore-based school dedicated to Kalarippayattu, one of India’s most ancient martial arts. It offers traditional training in this Kerala art form for both children and adults, promoting the practice and philosophy of Kalarippayattu in a modern context.
Le Physical is the creative platform led by Natalie Verhaegen, a director and performing artist who works across circus, theatre, dance, and music. Her multi-disciplinary style draws on physical theatre, circus arts, storytelling, and contemporary art to create powerful, emotive performances.
Roseta Plasencia is a multidisciplinary choreographer and director from Spain, whose work spans contemporary dance and circus arts. Based in Valencia, she co-founded the CREAT Circ training space and often blends dance, acrobatics, and physical theatre in her projects.
Gaia Cicolani is an eclectic performance artist from Turin, Italy, currently based in Cardiff, Wales. She is the creator of the alter ego “Miss B.”, a playful character that has toured outdoor festivals across the UK and Europe.
Tarun Dhaliwal is a Welsh dancer who began training in ballet, tap, and modern dance at a very young age. In 2020, he was accepted into the Northern Ballet School in Manchester, where he broadened his skills in a variety of dance and performance styles.
A Bird in the Hand Theatre is a puppet and mask theatre company based in West Yorkshire, UK. They create beautiful, quirky shows, installations, and walkabout performances for outdoor and family audiences.
Creating high-energy performances for outdoor and immersive spaces. Fusing contemporary dance, circus, and theatre.
Directed by Dylan Davies and Jules Young
Directed by Dylan Davies and Jules Young
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