A Brecon-based theatre company has won a national award.

Heritage Theatr Cymru was announced as the winner of the Wales Award in the 2024 Creative Lives Awards.

The Creative Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of groups and projects that provide creative activities for people of all ages and abilities across England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

The theatre company, based in Merthyr Tydfil and Brecon, celebrates Welsh heritage and uses archive material to produce original plays.

The group works with museums, festivals, and schools across Wales to connect communities of the past with those of today.

The ceremony was held earlier this month   (Image: Supplied)

Representatives from the winning groups attended a ceremony at Cecil Sharp House in London on Thursday, September 26, to receive their awards.

Arlene Pryce from Heritage Theatr Cymru said: "It means so much to win the Creative Lives Award for Wales, as being runner-up five years ago was a real milestone in inspiring us to continue to develop.

"We create plays which give voices to both famous and forgotten people of Wales and in doing so are very aware of how shared ideas, feelings, and experiences hold us all together in this world.

"Voices need listeners and so we thank Creative Lives for valuing our work and its heritage stories by selecting us for this Creative Lives Award."

Robin Simpson, chief executive of Creative Lives, said: "The Creative Lives Awards consistently reveal the extraordinary impact of volunteer-led creative groups.

"This year’s winners demonstrate - yet again - the vital role such groups play in building stronger, more resilient communities.

"At a time when so many are experiencing isolation and uncertainty, these groups offer a lifeline of connection, shared purpose, and joy."

Ministers across the UK and Ireland sent their congratulations to the winning groups.

Jack Sargeant MS, minister for culture, skills, and social partnership in the Welsh Government, said: "As the minister for culture, skills, and social partnership, I am delighted to be able to extend my congratulations to the Wales winners at this year’s Creative Lives Awards.

"Wales winner Heritage Theatr Cymru is an all-female drama group that explores contemporary societal issues through heritage stories and embraces all aspects of theatre-making, from scripts through costumes, sound, and acting.

"Llongyfarchiadau i bawb."