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Muni Arts Centre

  • Theatre ID
    1387
  • Built / Converted
    1990
  • Dates of use
    • 1990: continuing (as arts centre)
  • Current state
    Extant
  • Current use
    Arts Centre (multi-purpose venue)
  • Address
    Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, CF37 2DP, Wales
  • Website

Details

In 1961 the original church building was converted to a dance hall. This was later converted again to open as the Muni Arts Centre in 1990. Flexible auditorium with retractable seating that can be raked, flat, in-the-round or cabaret style.


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  • Events
    • Design/Construction: constructed as a church (date and architect unknown).
    • 1961 Alteration: converted to dance hall (architect unknown).
    • 1985 Owner/Management: Taff-Ely Borough Council - later Rhondda Cynon Taf County BC
    • 1990 Use: continuing (as arts centre)
    • 1990 Design/Construction: converted to arts centre (architect unknown).
  • Capacities
    • Original: 355
    • Later: 1995: 355
  • Listings
    • Grade Not listed
  • Stage type
    • Rake, limited pros
  • Dimensions
    • Stage dimensions: Depth: 9.12m Width: 14.9m
    • Height to grid: 4.88m
    • Orchestra pit: None

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