Theatr Clwyd today release architect Haworth Tompkins initial designs for their building’s capital redevelopment with the start of an extensive public consultation. The project will see the 43-year-old theatre refurbished and repaired, creating a greener, more efficient and sustainable building for the 21st century. The redeveloped building will incorporate reimagined public spaces, as well as dedicated facilities for health & well-being and community work.
Theatr Clwyd will remain open throughout the redevelopment. A phased construction period due to commence in 2021 will enable performances to continue on site as well as in a 300-seat pop-up theatre adjacent to the main building. In addition, the programme will include site-specific productions.
The public consultation period runs from Thursday 1 August until Monday 23 September. During this time members of the public are invited to explore the plans both online at www.futuretheatrclwyd.com and in more detail at the theatre on Sunday 1 September, to engage with the project and provide feedback.
Liam Evans Ford, Executive Director of Theatr Clwyd said, “We are thrilled to be moving towards the next stage of this once-in-a-lifetime project to secure the future of Theatr Clwyd and safeguard its economic impact in north east Wales worth over £7.7m annually. We welcome feedback from everyone in our community to enable us to proceed on this exciting journey together, shaping a bright new future not only for our building, but for generations to come in Flintshire and north Wales whom we are committed to serving. The project will also ensure that north Wales continues to export world class theatre and build upon the 500,000 people who have seen a Theatr Clwyd production elsewhere in the UK over the last 2 years.”
Colin Everett, Chief Executive at Flintshire County Council said “The physical redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd is essential to bring the facility up to modern day standards and to enhance the visitor experience. The theatre complex will remain a central part of a redeveloped County Hall campus.”
Find out more at www.theatrclwyd.com
Theatr Clwyd’s Capital Redevelopment Project will aim to be funded by the Welsh Government, trusts and foundations and private philanthropy with match funding from Arts Council Wales and support from Flintshire County Council already having been committed.
