Miners' Welfare Hall

• Theatre ID
  1783
• Built / Converted
  1930
• Dates of use
  • 1991 - 1996
• Current state
  Extant
• Current use
  Arts Centre
• Address
  Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Powys, Wales

Details

A simple rectangular building of rendered brick with auditorium occupying the centre area and rising a full floor above the surrounding offices and lobbies. The auditorium has a flat-floor with removable seating, and at the rear is a raised flat area just a few steps above the main floor. There is no balcony. The orchestra pit can be covered to allow extension of the seating. There is no stage tower and no sub-stage machinery. The original Art Deco box office survives in the lobby; it is now a telephone kiosk.

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• Other names
  The New Theatre, Workmen’s Hall
• Events
  • 1991 - 1996 Use:
  • Design/Construction: ?c1930 ?c1930
    • Unknown - Architect
  • 1991 Alteration: refurbished as arts centre
    • Borough Architects Department - Architect
  • Owner/Management: National Union of Mineworkers
  • Owner/Management: Ystradgynlais Miners’ Welfare & Community Hall Trust Ltd, managers
  • Owner/Management: Later: Brecknock Borough Council
• Capacities
  • Current: 367
• Listings
  • Grade Not listed
• Stage type
  • Pros flat
• Dimensions
  • Stage dimensions: Depth: 4.9m (19ft)
  • Proscenium width: 9.45m (31ft)
  • Height to grid: No grid. Max flying height 5m (16ft)
  • Orchestra pit: Original, flexible