NTW - Kidstown

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
Poster design for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales
Poster design for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales Poster design for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales

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.

Illustration for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales Illustration for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales Illustration for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales Illustration for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales Illustration for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales Illustration for Kidstown campaign by National Theatre Wales