Taliesin Arts Centre

• Theatre ID
  1174
• Built / Converted
  1984
• Dates of use
  • 1984: continuing
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Arts Centre (cinema, touring exhibitions, dance, drama, jazz and world music)
• Address
  Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 8PZ, Wales
• Website
  • Taliesin Arts Centre

Details

The Taliesin Centre is owned and operated by the University, but is open to public use, with a lively programme of drama, dance and music. The building is of brick construction and built on a steep gradient with the corner entrance approached by steps. The brickwork is relieved by a band of fenestration at ground floor level which is repeated at attic level. The fan-shaped auditorium is plain with a single bank of seating. The stage, a hinged proscenium, is basic with 15 hemp sets but insufficient height for full flying. It is possible to replace the forestage with an orchestra pit as it is on a screw driven lift. Foyers are on two levels and the Centre also has spaces for music workshops and art studios.

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• Other names
  Canolfan Celfyddydau Taliesin
• Events
  • Owner/Management: Swansea University
  • 1984 Use: continuing
  • 1984 Design/Construction:
    • Peter Moro Partnership - Architect
    • Arup Acoustics - Acoustics
    • Carr & Angier - Theatre
    • Ove Arup & Partners - Structural
  • 1997 Alteration: bar extension; passenger lift and refurbishment
    • Design Partnership of Wales - Architect
• Capacities
  • Original: 328
  • Current: 328
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Limited proscenium
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 9.3m Width SL: 10m SR: 10m
  • Proscenium width: Variable
  • Height to grid: No grid
  • Inside proscenium: No circle
  • Orchestra pit: Flexible