NTW - Cost of Living

For one of the UK’s most groundbreaking theatre companies, we were invited to create a campaign for The Cost of Living — a mash-up of protest, performance, and music staged at Swansea Grand Theatre. Our task was to amplify the energy of the production, attract younger and more diverse audiences, and do it all within the framework of NTW’s existing brand guidelines.
Client
National Theatre Wales
Services
Creative Campaign, Brand Communication Strategy, Video & Photography Production
Year
2023
The Cost of Living Poster
The Cost of Living Street Poster

We built a bold, irreverent visual campaign centered around a two-fingered swipe — a cheeky symbol of protest and defiance that echoed the tone of the show. Our visuals aimed to be loud, accessible, and unapologetically rebellious.We delivered a full suite of assets: posters, flyers, banners, videos, and a social media rollout. Stickers featuring our central visual started appearing across Swansea during the run, creating a grassroots buzz. The campaign made such an impression that Faber UK later used the hero image for the published script of Joseph K and The Cost of Living.

The Cost of Living Street Poster
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The Cost of Living Street StickerSticker design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesSticker design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesSticker design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre Wales
Informative banner design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre Wales
Informative banner design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre Wales
Informative banner design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre Wales
Franz Kafka social media post design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesJosh Beynon social media post design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesHMS Morris social media post design for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre Wales
Design for Ioan Hefin for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Gruffudd Glyn for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Sara Beer for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Rahim El Habachi for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Lucy Ellinson for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Joni Ayton Kent for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Anthony Matsena for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre WalesDesign for Kel Matsena for the Cost of Living project by National Theatre Wales