Theatr Hafren

• Theatre ID
  1001
• Built / Converted
  1982
• Dates of use
  • 1982: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Theatre (national touring house)
• Address
  Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4HU, Wales
• Website
  • Theatr Hafren

Details

The theatre was built as an integral part of the Montgomery College of Further Education, now Coleg Powys. The college is a plain brick complex, the theatre building identified by clear signage, although there is no other external hint as to its theatrical design. Front of house the bar, foyer and coffee shop are shared with the college, as are good parking facilities. Access for get-in is also easy. The auditorium has a fixed balcony on each side wall, and the main central seating rake retracts to reveal a flat floor for cabaret style events. Backstage the dressing room block provides five dressing rooms, but currently has no green room. In 2010 the theatre has received funding from the County Council refurbish the stage facilities, renew the ventilations system, and make improvements front of house. These works are due to go ahead in summer 2011, completing in time to host the annual Mid Wales Opera Festival in September 2011.

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• Events
  • 1982 Use: continuing
  • 1982 Design/Construction: County Council Architect? NB official opening May 1983.
  • 1982 - 1994 Owner/Management: Powys County Council
• Capacities
  • Original: 448-668
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Pros flat
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 11m Width SL: 8.1m SR: 11.8m
  • Proscenium width: 12m
  • Height to grid: 7.3m
  • Orchestra pit: Accomodates 10