A groundbreaking production combining opera, dance, and film is being performed Cardigan.

Music Theatre Wales' Bwystfilod Aflan (Unclean Beasts) will be performed at Small World Theatre on Friday, October 11, at 7.30pm. It is brought to the venue by Narberth's SPAN.

The new Welsh language production, inspired by Edward Prosser Rhys’ controversial 1924 Eisteddfod-winning poem Atgof, explores the clash between tradition and change.

Mr Prosser Rhys’s poem, which depicted themes of sex, lust, and a romance between two young men, challenged societal norms at a time when homosexuality was illegal.

The poem provoked a strong response, highlighting the complexities and biases of the era.

Music Theatre Wales, in collaboration with Music@Aber and Sinfonia Cymru, commissioned Bwystfilod Aflan for the National Eisteddfod.

The production will delve into the societal shockwaves triggered by Atgof, exploring the changes within the country, its retained secrets, and the undercurrents of modernism.

Directed by Jac Ifan Moore and designed by Elin Steele, Bwystfilod Aflan features two parts.

The first is an operatic monodrama performed by tenor Elgan Llŷr Thomas and created by Conor Mitchell and Jac Ifan Moore.

The second part is a movement and voice reflection on Atgof by Mr Prosser Rhys, created by Eddie Ladd, Sion Orgon, and Jac Ifan Moore, and performed by Eddie Ladd.

The production is touring and will be visiting theatres across Wales.

A spokesperson for SPAN, which is hosting the event, said: "SPAN is delighted to bring you Bwystfilod Aflan (Unclean Beasts), a groundbreaking new production from Music Theatre Wales taking place at Small World Theatre."

The performance will be in Welsh, with English captions available.

Tickets are priced at £12 for adults and £8 for under 16s, and can be booked in advance from the SPAN Arts website.

Theatre-goers who need access support can book a free ticket for their companion, carer, or personal assistant by contacting 01834 869323.

For more information about the production, visit the Music Theatre Wales website.