In a moving tribute to all those affected by the Aberfan disaster, The Silent Volunteer asks the question, “Have we learnt from our mistakes?” Lovingly performed by a cast affected by what happened that Friday morning 60 years ago, the play explores the enormous role volunteers played in the aftermath, and how the events of 1966 have continued to shape mining communities ever since.

The Silent Volunteer, featuring on the Torch Theatre stage this September, is a play about voices that have not yet found the words to speak — but who want the world to know the Aberfan disaster was not “an act of God”, and that future disasters in former mining areas can and must be prevented.

Avant Cymru presents The Silent Volunteer, a powerful theatre piece by Sue Bevan, alongside an exhibition and Q&A in partnership with Coalfield Regeneration. It is an opportunity to remember, reflect and hear voices often absent from the public record.

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster, the descendants of the volunteers are opening up a conversation about how this history continues to shape mining communities today — why remembering, listening and learning still matters, and how loss, resilience and community continue to shape Wales today.

The Silent Volunteer, created with and by the people with a direct connection to the events of 1966, where neighbours helped neighbours when it mattered most, can be seen on the Torch Theatre stage on Wednesday 23 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £13 cons. Phone the Box Office on 01646 695267 or visit torchtheatre.co.uk or click here.