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Coliseum

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Erected in 1938 as the Trecynon Welfare Hall the building was re-opened as a theatre in 1992 after considerable refurbishment. A further extension was completed in 1995 to provide front of house facilities.

Originally a plain three-bay rendered front, the centre bay slightly advanced with three windows above the entrance canopy and a pedimental gable combining the date, 1938, and the name COLISEUM. The 1995 extensions have been sympathetically designed.

The auditorium is rectangular with a rectangular proscenium and linear ornament on the adjoining walls and cove over. The décor has the effect of bringing the eye directly to the stage. The friezes in the auditorium and foyer are plastercasts of brass wall plates that used to be displayed in the Rex Cinema in the town centre.

Built / Converted
1938
Dates of use
  • 1938 : continuing
Current state
Extant
Current use
Theatre (national touring house and community use)
Address
Mount Pleasant Street, Trecynon, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 8NG, Wales
Further details
Other names
New Welfare Hall
Events
  • 1926 Owner/Management: Trecynon Welfare Committee purchased site.
  • 1938 Use: continuing
  • 1938 Design/Construction: (architect unknown).
  • 1989 Owner/Management: Cynon Valley Borough Council (now Rhondda Cynon Taf County BC), owners.
  • 1992 Alteration: first phase of major renovation - theatre re-opened.
    Kirkham Williams & Lewis
    - Architect
  • 1995 Alteration: extension completed, providing large foyer, box office and other ancillary facilities.
    Kirkham Williams & Lewis
    - Architect
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    'Nearly 800'
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    617
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
-
Building dimensions: -
Stage dimensions: -
Proscenium width: 7.9m
Height to grid: 12m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -