Theatr Gwynedd

• Theatre ID
  1031
• Built / Converted
  1975
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  disused (closed October 2008, prior to demolition; replacement due 2014)
• Address
  Deiniol Road (Ffordd Deiniol), Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2TL, Wales
• Website
  • http://www.theatrgwynedd.co.uk

Details

Theatr Gwynedd was opened in 1975 by the then University College of North Wales (later Bangor University) and offered all-year-round programmes of drama, dance, opera and pantomimes. Raked seating was designed to allow level access to the auditorium for wheelchairs with full front of house facilities. These were enhanced by a gallery for art exhibitions at first floor level. Rectilinear in simple cubic forms, brick faced apart from the fly tower, square openings. Theatr Gwynedd was a significant 344-seat performance space, a receiving theatre presenting Welsh, English and International theatre as well as concerts, opera, dance, pantomime and children's entertainment. Despite local opposition, the theatre closed in November 2008 as the University plans to demolish it to make way for a new performing arts venue. However, the new theatre will not be available until 2013 and there is no provision for a permanent home for theatre groups. A 'dark period' of over 5 years is likely to jeopardise future audiences.

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• Events
  • Owner/Management: University College of N Wales, proprietors; Theatr Gwynedd, managers
  • 1975 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
• Capacities
  • Later: 1984: 343
  • Current: 343
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Open thrust, with or without proscenium
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 6.5-9.24m (with apron) Width: 12.80m
  • Proscenium width: 9.45m
  • Orchestra pit: Original: 35