Wales Millennium Centre is proud to unveil Owain & Henry, starring Michael Sheen. This bold and ambitious new production brings one of Wales’ most defining historical moments to life on our Donald Gordon Theatre stage.

Written by acclaimed Welsh playwright Gary Owen and starring Michael Sheen as Owain Glyndŵr, this epic play will chart the legendary rebellion against King Henry IV – a pivotal chapter in Welsh history – and premiere in November 2026 as a co-production with Welsh National Theatre.

This landmark production is the latest expression of our ongoing mission: to connect Wales to the world through extraordinary stories. Owain & Henry continues our proud tradition of championing Welsh voices and presenting world-class, Welsh-led work that resonates with local and global audiences alike. While its scale and creative ambition mark it as a significant moment for theatre in Wales, it also reflects our enduring commitment to nurturing stories that shape and reflect our national identity.

“Wales Millennium Centre is dedicated to working with artists to tell powerful stories that captivate and inspire. Owain & Henry builds on our commitment to producing high-quality theatre and supports Welsh and Wales-based artists in being ambitious in their work. In 2024, audiences from 28 countries came to see Nye, and 25% of the total audience had never attended a show at Wales Millennium Centre before. This co-production with Welsh National Theatre will share another iconic story deeply rooted in our national identity and history; we can’t wait for audiences worldwide to experience it.”

Graeme Farrow, Artistic and Creative Director of Wales Millennium Centre

“Owain & Henry is one of the origin stories of our nation, as relevant in today’s complex world as it was when Glyndŵr declared Wales an independent nation six hundred years ago. Gary Owen’s play is one of the most ambitious Welsh plays I’ve read; and is the biggest and boldest of Gary’s career. That’s the creative benchmark and ambition we want to set with Welsh National Theatre. This co-production model suits our early stage of working and it’s a thrill for Wales Millennium Centre to join us on this journey.”

Michael Sheen, Artistic Director of Welsh National Theatre

Alongside this production, Welsh National Theatre will also present Our Town – a co-production with the Rose Theatre. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Thornton Wilder is reimagined in a Welsh setting, with Michael Sheen taking on the role of Stage Manager, Swansea-born Francesca Goodridge directing, and Russell T Davies joining as Creative Associate. The production will open at Swansea Grand, tour to North Wales, and conclude in London.

Together, these productions mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Welsh theatre. They reflect our vision of a vibrant, outward-looking arts scene in Wales – one rooted in our culture but made for the world.