Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales' largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'. It has a wide-ranging artistic programme, both producing and presenting, across all art forms including drama, dance, music, visual arts, applied arts, film, new media and community arts and is recognised as a national centre for arts development. The arts centre welcomes over 650,000 visitors a year, including over 100,000 attendances for performing arts and events featuring local, national and international work, 236,000 for exhibitions and over 100,000 for the unique community arts and education programme.

In 2000 the Arts Centre completed a major £4.3 million redevelopment. In 2009 an additional £1.75 million Creative Units development was completed for artists and creative industries, designed by Heatherwick Studio, which is also the base for a major artists inresidence programme. Additional dance studios were also completed in 2009. Combined, this gives Aberystwyth Arts Centre a range of facilities unrivalled throughout much of the UK. The Arts Centre is a department of Aberystwyth University, and sits at the heart of the university's campus, with stunning views over the town of Aberystwyth and along the coastline of Cardigan Bay. The programme is booked at least 6 months in advance, but the longer notice that can be given the better. Many key projects are booked years in advance.

Performance Spaces

Theatre: The Arts Centre's theatre was built in 1972. It seats audiences of 312 in its normal setting, but can be slightly reduced or extended depending on events. It has the full lighting and sound facilities of a busy centre. The theatre is the Arts Centre's main venue for touring companies of national and international reputation, which in recent years have included Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, National Theatre, Propellor and Northern Stage Theatre Company. It is also a major centre for Welsh language drama, including productions from Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru, Theatr Bara Caws and Aberystwyth based Arad Goch. Other events in the theatre include dance from companies including Diversions Dance Company; opera from companies including Mid Wales Opera; comedy from artists such as Rhod Gilbert, Michael McIntyre and Jeremy Hardy, and many more. The theatre is also used by student and local amateur companies and groups. The Arts Centre produces its own professional summer season show each year, and past productions have included 'Fiddler on the Roof', 'West Side Story', 'My Fair Lady', all directed by Michael Bogdanov, and 'The King & I' and for 2010 ‘Chicago’ directed by Anthony Williams.

Great Hall: The main concert hall at the Arts Centre is called the Great Hall and it seats over 900 people. Built in 1970, it is a very adaptable space which can be used for events as varied as live bands, symphony orchestra concerts, and top stand-up comedy acts, as well as conferences and for the University's examinations and Graduation Ceremonies. The Great Hall's facilities are easily adapted for conferences, lecture and trade fairs.

Studio: The Arts Centre's Studio Theatre provides a smaller, more intimate environment for smaller prodcutions and emerging young theatre companies. It is also home to the Art Centre's Open Platform programme, which enables up and coming artists with a platform and support to showcase their work. It is also an ideal venue for meetings and conferences. The studio can accommodate 80 if seating is end on, or between 60 and 80 people in the round.

The Arts Centre has also used its foyer spaces and other public areas in the venue for live performances, and welcomes suggestions from companies who wish to look at less traditional locations for performances!

The main exhibition spaces are Gallery 1, which showcases a high quality programme of contemporary art across the year, and Gallery 2, which focuses on print/photography work. The Ceramics Gallery houses both changing exhibitions and examples from the University's extensive ceramic archive, whilst the Café Gallery showcases work from local artists, or work created on the venue'smain visual arts courses.

A new series of creative units at the Arts Centre, designed by leading architect, Thomas Heatherwick were officially opened in May 2009. The units are home to a visual artists, new media companies, publishers, and also Creu Cymru itself!

Workshop space includes specialist dance studios, Digilab, performance and rehearsal rooms, pottery and 3D room, and these spaces are heavily used, mainly for the Arts Centre's extensive community arts programme which includes work with schools, emerging artists, professional artists, and general access, with evening classes in many art forms, dance school, stage school and youth theatre.

The cinema programme ranges from art house to main stream, and features a number of festivals throughout the year, including WOW: Wales One World Film Festival, and Abertoir, Aberystwyth's very own horror festival! The cinema screens at least two films each day, and more over the weekends, and is also used for meetings and conferences, or hired out for DVD parties. Recent digital upgrades now make High Definition and 3D films a very popular choice with audiences, whilst our ‘live streamings’ of performances from the National Theatre, New York Met and Royal Opera House have been a wonderful addition to our programme.

The Arts Centre is home to two award winning cafes which provide a range of hot food, snacks, cakes, and teas and coffees. Vegetarian options are always available, and the menus are prepared freshly each day. Also within the venue (and run in-house) are a Craft & Design Shop which features regular ceramics and jewellery exhibitions, and a Bookshop offering an extensive range of books across all interests. The Arts Centre's bar is also open daily, and stocks a wide ranges of beverages, from coffees to champagne!

Marketing Contacts:
Louise Amery, Deputy Director: lla@aber.ac.uk 01970 622889
Rachel Taylor, Marketing Assistant: rst@aber.ac.uk 01970 622894
Rhys Fowler, Marketing Assistant: rtf@aber.ac.uk 01970 622897

Technical contacts:
Nick Bache - Technical Manager nbb@aber.ac.uk 01970 628874
Pete Lochery - Chief Technician pdl@aber.ac.uk 01970 628773
Full details of all technical set ups can be dowloaded from the website at:
http://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/information/technical.shtml
Please liaise with the tech team to discuss your needs, just to double check everything.

Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth, sydd wedi ennill sawl wobr, yw'r ganolfan fwyaf o'i math yng Nghymru ac fe'i hystyrir yn genedlaethol fel canolfan flaenllaw ac arloesol ym myd y celfyddydau.

Mae ganddi raglen artistig eang, o safbwynt cynhyrchu a chyflwyno, ar draws holl ystod y celfyddydau gan gynnwys drama, dawns, cerddoriaeth, y celfyddydau gweledol, y celfyddydau cymhwysol, ffilm, cyfryngau newydd a chelfyddydau cymunedol ac fe'i cydnabyddir fel canolfan genedlaethol ar gyfer datblygu'r celfyddydau.

'Rydym yn croesawu dros 650,000 o ymwelwyr y flwyddyn, gan gynnwys dros 100,000 yn mynychu'r celfyddydau perfformio a gweithgareddau yn nodweddu gwaith lleol, cenedlaethol a rhyngwladol; 236,000 ym ymweld â'r arddangosfeydd a thros 100,000 yn cymryd rhan yn ein rhaglen addysg a chelfyddydau cymunedol unigryw.

Mae'r Ganolfan yn adran o Brifysgol Aberystwyth ac fe'i lleolir yn nghanol campws y brifysgol, gyda golygfeydd gwych o dref Aberystwyth ac ar hyd arfordir Bae Ceredigion.

Bangor University
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DG

Tel: (01248) 351151 (main switchboard)

The Beaufort Ballroom can accommodate 180 standing and 130 cabaret. Small stage and sprung ballroom floor. The ballroom is used for workshops, particularly dance.

Small bar area off ballroom space, small shop selling sweets and refreshments in foyer.

Marketing
Contact Rebecca Perry marketing@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 355958. Two brochures produced each year spring/summer and autumn/winter. Deadlines generally mid May and mid October.

Technical Contact Steve Baker steve.baker@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 01495 354766/308996. Get in from main road to stage, via metal walkway and one step. Limited wing and storage space. Technical details on venue website.

Blackwood Miners’ Institute is located in the South East Valleys of Wales and the presence on Blackwood’s busy high street places it at the heart of the community, presenting a variety of arts & entertainment events including well-known household names from the world of music and light entertainment. Previously a Miners’ Welfare Institute built in 1925 with Miners’ contributions, it was refurbished and reopened in February 1992. It currently presents approximately 150 professional and amateur live events every year to nearly 30,000 people, in addition to over 1,200 annual workshops and classes.

• Memorial Theatre: Main theatre performance space with flexible seating up to 395

• Navigation Bar: Bar/Studio performance space with flexible seating up to 120.

• The building also has a bar, café, confectionary shop, dance studio and function room.

• A wide range of professional live events including drama / plays, live music (popular, rock, jazz, folk, world, blues, country, classical), contemporary dance, ballet, opera, light entertainment, stand-up comedy, literature, pantomime, children’s theatre and family events. Amateur and community events include local brass / silver bands, choirs, amateur dramatics and operatics, schools concerts, and youth theatre productions.

• The venue hosts a programme from September to June, this is booked approximately 6 – 12 months in advance.

Marketing
Ceri Puckett 01495 224425 puckec@caerphilly.gov.uk

Technical
Robin Bainbridge 01495 224425 bainbr@caerphilly.gov.uk

Memorial Theatre: Proscenium arch opening 7.2m x 4.2m, performance area (stage) 8.1m x 6m (including apron), wing space 1.3m (SR/SL), height to grid 5.04m at rear of stage, no flying. Tab tracks US, MS, DS. Stage raked 1:24, hardboard, suitable for dance (not barefoot).
Floor space (perform on flat) 14m x 9m (rake & balcony seating only – 239 capacity)
Floor space 14m x 20m (retracted seating – 550 standing capacity)
Navigation Bar: floor space 8.5m x 10.7m. Mobile staging unit 7.3m x 3.7m.
Dock Doors 2m x 2.5m. Get-in via car park at rear of building – double doors into the auditorium.

Techical spec on website: http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/bmi/english/visitor/specs.html

Mixed year round programme of professional touring product and local amateur hires. Terms for professional engagements are subject to negotiation, professional hires not accepted.

SEATING: 338 raked cinema type seats. Space for 4 wheelchairs (11 seats removed)

STAGE: Proscenium arch with forestage, performing area 8.6m x 8.2m, height 4.5m. Stage slightly raked. Suitable for all dance.

An all year round programme of contemporary theatre, dance, music, live art from Wales, the UK and internationally.
3 spaces: Theatre: 120 capacity, stage 9m x 9m x 3.85m Studio: 60 capacity, stage 10m long x 7.4m wide x 4.5m; Platform One: 45 capacity, stage 8m x 6m x 3.5m

Status: National Touring House

Policy: Mixed programme of local amateur and visiting professional companies, including drama, comedy, music, opera, dance and pantomime. Venue is willing to premiere shows. Performance schedule Open 7 days; performance times as required. Booking terms hire, guarantee, box office split.

Facilities Seats: 621; fixed. For the disabled 10 wheelchair spaces.

Marketing Contact:- Richard Williams richard@congresstheatre.net

Mae'r Tŷ Dawns yn rhan o Ganolfan Mileniwm Cymru ac yn fwy na dim ond cartref ar gyfer Cwmni Dawns Cenedlaethol Cymru, gynt Diversions. Mae'n darparu adnodd cynhyrchu a gofod perfformio gyda'r gorau yn y byd ond yn ofod hefyd ar gyfer prosiectau dawns eraill. Mae'r Tŷ Dawns yn llawn bwrlwm gweithgaredd gydol y flwyddyn o greu ac ymarfer repertoire cyfredol Cwmni Dawns Cenedlaethol Cymru, i weithgarwch helaeth Antur Dawns sy'n cynnwys cyd-gynyrchiadau artistig; digwyddiadau dawns i bobl ifanc a hyfforddiant ar lefel uchel.

Mae gan y Tŷ Dawns ddwy stiwdio gynhyrchu. Mae'r brif stiwdio gynhyrchu, yr stafell Las, â'r adnoddau technegol gorau ar gyfer cynhyrchu a chyflwyno dawns, gan gynnwys 100 o seddau ar lethr y gellir eu symud o'r neilltu. Mae'r ail stiwdio, Man Gwyn, yn sgwâr syml gyda bariau bale, drychau a llenni llwyd cylch llawn ar gyfer ymarfer ynteu gynyrchiadau mwy agos atoch.
Mae gan y Tŷ Dawns ardal lolfa a gofod swyddfa.

The Dance House is part of Wales Millennium Centre and is both a home-base for National Dance Company Wales, formerly Diversions and a world-class production facility and performance space for other dance projects.

The Dance House is always buzzing with activity throughout the year from the creation and rehearsal of National Dance Company Wales' current repertoire, to our extensive Explore Dance activity which includes artistic co-productions; youth dance events and high level training. The Dance House has two production studios. The main production studio, the Blue Room, has the highest quality technical specification for producing and presenting dance, including 100 tiered and retractable seats. The second studio, the Man Gwyn, is a simple square rehearsal studio complete with ballet barres, mirrors and full circle grey drapes for rehearsal or intimate presentations.

The Dance House also has a lounge, roof garden and office space.

Agorwyd Galeri, Canolfan Mentrau Creadigol newydd gwerth £7.5m yn Noc Victoria, Caernarfon yn Mawrth 2005. Mae’n cynnwys theatr/sinema ar gyfer 395 o bobl, dwy stiwdio ymarfer fawr, safle celf, bar, caffi, cyfleusterau cynadledda, ystafelloedd i’w llogi ac unedau gwaith, sydd yn gartref i 16 cwmni preswyl.

Rhaglen gelfyddydol Galeri : Ceir pob math o ddigwyddiadau yn Galeri – dramâu (Cymraeg a Saesneg), cerddoriaeth, dawns, ffilmiau, nosweithiau yng nghwmni/comedi, llenyddiaeth, gweithdai, celf weledol yn ogystal a rhoi llwyfan i dalentau ifanc a grwpiau lleol i berfformio mewn theatr broffesiynol.

Gofodau perfformio:

Theatr Prif fan berfformio Galeri gyda 395 sedd (66 o’r rhain yn seddi ochr). Mae sawl cwmni wedi perfformio yn y gofod yn cynnwys Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Bara Caws, Mappa Mundi, Arad Goch a Music Theatre Wales. Gellir tynnu’r seddi ar y lefel gwaelod nôl ar gyfer cael llawr clir – sydd yn berffaith ar gyfer digwyddiadau lletraws / nosweithiau “cabaret” neu gig sefyll. Yn y theatr hefyd dangosir ffilmiau wythnosol yn Galeri – drwy’r taflunydd 35mm.

Stiwdio 1 Gofod ar lawr isaf yr adeilad sydd yn berffaith ar gyfer sesiynau ymarfer, gweithdai a digwyddiadau ar raddfa lai. Gellir cael hyd at 100 person yn y stiwdio ar gyfer digwyddiad (neu hyd at 60 dull cabaret). Arwynebedd y llawr yw 113m2. Defnyddir y stiwdio hefyd ar gyfer cynadleddau a chyfarfodydd. Stiwdio 2 Dyma’r stiwdio sydd fel arfer yn cael ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer cyngherddau/digwyddiadau llai. Gyda “mezzanine” yn edrych drosodd i Café Bar DOC (bar a bwyty Galeri) – mae’n ystafell braf ar gyfer digwyddiad. Gellir cael hyd at 100 person yn y stiwdio ar gyfer digwyddiad (neu hyd at 50 dull cabaret). Arwynebedd y llawr yw 101m2. Defnyddir y stiwdio hefyd ar gyfer cynadleddau a chyfarfodydd.

Café Bar DOC
Wedi’ leoli yng nghanol yr adeilad – mae’n ofod all gael ei ddefnyddio ar gyfer bandiau ifanc, nosweithiau llenyddol neu noson gomedi (unrhywbeth llai ffurfiol). Mae’r bwyty yn gweini cynnyrch ffres lleol gyda dewis amrywiol ar gyfer llysieuwyr.

Safle Celf
Gofod arddangos Galeri. Mae’r safle celf yn blatfform i fyfyrwyr celf, artistiaid ifanc arddangos eu gwaith yn ogystal â artistiaid fwy profiadol ac adnabyddus. Fel rheol mae oddeutu chwech arddangosfa yn flynyddol.

Galeri, a £7.5m Creative Enterprise Centre located at Caernarfon's Victoria Dock area, opened in March 2005. It houses a 395-seat theatre, two large rehearsal studios, art space, café bar, conference facilities, rooms for hire and workspace units, which is home to 16 resident companies (whom all work within the creative industries).

Galeri offers a varied and exciting programme of artistic events throughout the year. The centre can stage small-mid scale productions and regularly programme dramas (Welsh and English), music, dance, films, comedy nights, “an evening with” events, literature, workshops, visual arts as well as giving local children/young people and community groups an opportunity to perform in a professional theatre.

Performance Spaces:
Theatre
Galeri’s main space with 395 seats (66 of which are restricted view seats). Several professional companies have performed at Galeri including Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Bara Caws, Mappa Mundi, Arad Goch and Music Theatre Wales. The seats in the stalls can be retracted – leaving a clear floor suitable for in the round performances, traverse events, “cabaret” style evenings or a stand-up concert. The theatre is also used on a weekly basis as Galeri’s cinema (35mm projector).

Studio 1
The ground floor studio is an ideal location for rehearsals, workshops and smaller events/concerts. The studio can seat up to 100 people (or 60 cabaret style). The total floor area is
113m2 . The studio is also regularly used for meetings, conferences and classes.

Stiwdio 2
This is the main space outside of the theatre that is used for events. With a “mezzanine” area outside the studio doors overlooking the DOC Café Bar. Capacity is up to 100 people (up to 50 cabaret style). Floor space 101m2.

DOC Café Bar
The Café Bar area can easily be used for local bands to perform, literature evenings or comedy nights (anything less ‘formal’). DOC offers fresh local produce with a varied choice for vegetarians and other diets.

Art Space
Galeri’s exhibition space. The Art Space is a platform for young up-and-coming artists, students from the local area and established artists to exhibit their work. There are usually six different exhibitions every year, for periods of up to six weeks each.

Distinctive 1930s building located on the seafront of one of the main resorts of South Wales. The Pavilion has an impressive octagonal main auditorium and a doomed roof.

Main auditorium has proscenium arch. Flat floor stalls and balcony with capacity of 643. Stalls can be theatre or cabaret style.

'Stage Door' studio with small platform stage, max capacity 150.

Cafe/bar with sea views is open 7 days per week. Also used for informal performance events.

Conference and banqueting facilities available.

Marketing Contact Serina Williams. serina.williams@bridgend.gov.uk
Technical Contact Wayne Francis. technical@grandpavilion.co.uk

Auditorium stage size max 10m x 7m. 6m to grid.

The History of the Metropole – The Story of an Institution The Met, originally known as the Metropole Theatre and Dance Hall, has had a significant role in the History of Abertillery, since it’s construction in 1892, and has always been recognised as a hub in the cultural life of the community. In the 1920’s Abertillery was the second largest town in the county of Monmouthshire, second only to Newport .At this time it’s population was an incredible 40,000, due to the expansion of the coal mining industry in the area. This growth meant that many new houses were built and most importantly a new Theatre and Dance Hall – The Metropole. Along with other businessmen of the time, the entrepreneur who is most associated with the Metropole is a gentleman by the name of Charles John Seaborne, who had connections with the building up until 1952, when it was then acquired by the local District Council.

In it’s hey day The Met’ (as it is known locally) had a fantastic ballroom and dance floor, a Victorian Theatre, where many famous names performed – Charlie Chaplin amongst them, and in later years an indoor market and cinema.

Over the years the coal mining industry effectively disappeared and the town’s prosperity declined. In the late 1990’s the Met fell into disrepair and the building (apart from the ground floor which houses the Abertillery and District Museum) had to close due to structural problems.

The regeneration of Abertillery is high on the agenda for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, and thanks to tireless efforts of local Councillors, local Societies and Organisations and Officers of the Council, the Met was successful in obtaining funding from a number of sources – The Welsh Assembly Government, Heads of the Valley Fund and the Wales Arts Council being the main bodies, which meant that the building could be completely refurbished as it is today.   The Met is once more recognised as the centre for Cultural events, activities and performances in Abertillery, as well as operating as a successful Conference and Meeting venue. Along with the professional artists, local societies and businesses which utilise the excellent facilities, the building is a base for FFIN Dance as the Dance Company in Residence, and has forged links with cultural organisations in Europe, who visit and perform regularly at the venue.   Recognition of the building’s superb facilities and place in the Community, was made when the Business was the proud recipient of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors “Building Which Most Benefits A Community “ all Wales award in 2008.

Policy: Open to most theatrical works and light entertainment, contract by mutual agreement. Venue is willing to premiere shows. Performance schedule Evening shows regularly start at 7.30pm, matinees as required. Booking terms hire, box office split.

Status: Arts Centre
An old church, converted to a dance hall in 1961, which underwent massive refurbishment in 1990 to form an arts centre. Central location. Venue financed by Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
Seating: Main Hall 355. For the disabled wheelchair spaces provided - assistance available.

Perfformir cynyrchiadau gan gwmnïau amatur a proffesiynol yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg gan gynnwys drama, dawns, opera, cyngherddau, pypedau, a cherddoriaeth.

Gweithgareddau eraill : ffilmiau, gweithdai, arddangosfeydd. Lleolir Llyfrgell y Dref yn y Neuadd.

Telerau llogi, rhannu elw tocynnau, gwarant, gwarant a rhannu elw.

Rhaglen Berfformio: Ar agor 6-7 diwrnod, sioeau gyda’r nos yn dechrau’n rheolaidd am 7.30pm, matinées i ysgolion ac yn ystod gwyliau’r ysgol

354 o seddau - cylch ar ogwydd a seddau llawr (ochrau’r balconi gyda golygfa gyfyngedig). Llwyfan: llawr pren, addas ar gyfer dawns. llwyfan bwa prosceniwm. Agoriad y bwa 9.14m x 5.8m. Arwyneb perfformio: 9.14m x 7.6m. Lled yr esgyll: 5.2m. Uchder y grid: 6.5m x 10m. Lleolir y safle rheoli goleuo yng nghefn yr awditoriwm. Trawsgroesiad ar gael. Cyfleusterau i’r Anabl - 5 lle i gadair olwyn a lifft i’r seddau llawr. Cylchwifren. Nid oes mynediad llwyr i bob cyfleuster. Parcio talu ar draws y ffordd. Mynediad i’r garej ar ochr yr adeilad ar gyfer llwytho a dadlwytho yn unig. Gorsaf drenau: cerdded 2 funud, Gorsaf fysiau: cerdded 2 funud. Get In: Drws ochr (12’ x 15’) trwy’r lifft nwyddau i’r llwyfan. Mynediad cyfyngedig sydd i Stryd Penlan ar gyfer cerbydau cymalog mawr (rhaid bagio i fyny stryd unffordd). Os gwelwch yn dda, cysylltwch â’r swyddfa docynnau o leiaf 3 diwrnod ymlaen llaw er mwyn i drefniadau gael eu gwneud gyda’r heddlu lleol.

Marchnata
Mark Ball, Rheolwr Cynorthwyol 01758 704088 markball@gwynedd.gov.uk

Technegol
Endaf Williams 01758 704088 endafwilliams@gwynedd.gov.uk

Productions by amateur and professional theatre companies in Welsh and English.
Including drama, dance, opera, concerts, puppets, music etc

Other activities include: films, workshops, exhibitions. The town library is located on the ground floor.

Booking terms: hire, box office split, guarantee, guarantee and split

Performance Schedule: Open 6-7 days, evening shows regularly start at 7.30pm,school matinees. and matinees during school holidays

354 seats – raked circle and stalls (Side balcony seats restricted viewing). Disabled facilities - 5 wheelchair spaces, lift to stalls, & induction loop. Not all house facilities fully accessible. Stage: Wood Flooring, suitable for dance. Proscenium Arch Stage. Pros opening 9.14m x 5.8m. Performing Area: 9m x 7m. Wing Width: 5.2m. Height of Grid: 6m. Crossover Available.
The lighting control position is located at the rear of the auditorium.
Get In:. Garage access at side of building for loading & unloading only. Side door (12ft x 15ft) via goods lift on to stage Restricted access to Penlan Street for large Articulated Vehicles (must reverse up one way street) please contact box office at least 3 days in advance to enable arrangements with the local police. Car park across the road Train station - 2 minutes walk, Bus/Coach terminal - 2 minutes walk

Marketing
Mark Ball, Assistant Manager. 01758 704088 markball@gwynedd.gov.uk

Technical
Endaf Williams 01758 704088 endafwilliams@gwynedd.gov.uk

Policy: Will accept any form of music, dance and drama. Venue is willing to premiere shows. Performance schedule No performances on Sunday; evening shows start either at 7.30/8pm, matinees by arrangement. Booking terms hire, by negotiation.
Seats: Theatre 730; raked
Theatre: Proscenium arch. Performing area 13.41m x 7.31m. Stage raked, 1 in 24 - floor sprung wood, suitable for all dance, dance floor available,backstage crossover, stage not heated.

One of North Wales’ large scale venues situated in the East End of Rhyl. A single auditorium seating 1,032.
Also bars, coffee bar, sweetshop, meeting rooms and small conference facilities
Programming is increasingly, over the past three years, West End Musicals aimed at family audiences. The artistic policy is to offer a balanced programme across all genres. The venue is programmed approximately 12 months in advance for a year-round programme.

Marketing
Sian Williams, Marketing Officer 01745 332414 www.sian.wlliams@denbighshire.gov.uk
Marketing plans and spends agreed with companies. Marketing contras required for large scale productions.

Technical
Andy Hughes 01745 360088 andy.hughes@denbighshire.gov.uk
See website – www.rhylpavilion.co.uk - for stage size and technical spec. Get in offers wagons straight on to scene dock.

The impressive Princess Royal Theatre is a multi purpose theatre and boasts a capacity of 798 for full theatre events and banqueting facilities for up to 300. The theatre is located in the centre of Port Talbot just off junction 41 of the M4, with 105 car parking spaces and excellent access to rail and bus links.

A broad artistic programme with dance, drama, spoken world/ literature, comedy, music (classical, folk & world) and children's theatre. Programmed 6 - 12 months in advance for January - June and September - December periods.

The Riverfront opened in October 2004. A £16m new build at the heart of the regeneration of the riverside areas of Newport, it serves the City itself and draws in some audiences from surrounding areas including Cardiff, which is just 15 minutes away. The previous professional theatre in Newport had been knocked down in 1961, but The Riverfront has rapidly re-established a programme and audience for professional performance in the City. The Riverfront Theatre: Two tiers face a separated proscenium stage with orchestra lift giving forestage and pit options. Overall capacity without orchestra pit or forestage 493 seats, with orchestra pit or forestage 463 The Riverfront Studio Theatre: Flat floored space with retractable seating for 128.

Studio theatre operates as cinema every Monday and Tuesday, plus some Wednesdays. Café/bar on ground floor. Bar on first floor.

Conference room seats 15. 3 x workshop rooms capacity 8-15. One recording studio and rehearsal room (soundproofed). Dance studio 11m x 11m. 2 gallery spaces.

Mixed artform programme: c. 175 performances per year. 30% pantomime, 25% music, 15% drama, 10% family, 10% comedy, 5% dance, 5% other.

Particular interest in developing audiences for drama, physical theatre and dance, classical music. Within those areas, particular interest in new approaches to classic titles, physical and visual devised work, chamber music and piano. The Riverfront hosts the triannual Newport International Competition for Young Pianists. Brochure deadlines determine cut-off points for programme: May for following Autumn, October for following spring, January for following summer. However, much work programmed ahead of those dates - 9 to 12 months before date of performance. rogramming all year, except July and August. May, June, September quieter than October to April.

Marketing
Rachel Kinchin, Marketing Officer 01633 656675 Rachel.kinchin@newport.gov.uk.
Michelle Reed-Perez, Marketing Manager, returned from maternity leave October 2008.
Brochure deadlines: May for following Autumn, October for following spring, January for following summer. Minimum print requirements 2,000 x A5, 150 x A3.

Technical
Chris Davies chris.davies@newport.gov.uk

Theatre: Stage 11m x 11m. Height of proscenium 6.5m. Flying with 31 counterweight bars - height to underside of stage grid: 17.4m. 6 dressing rooms plus green room.

Studio Theatre: Flat floor space - 11.2m wide x 12.3m deep (seats stored). 11.2m wide x 6.1m deep (seats in use). Height to under side of lighting bridges - 6.9m. 2 dressing rooms.

Get-in to both theatres 0.6m above ground: roller shutter and level access straight onto stage or scene dock. Parking for two trucks at theatre dock doors, one at studio theatre dock door. Both spaces well equipped for both lighting and sound. Details can be found at www.newport.gov.uk/riverfront. Click on ‘about us’ in RH menu, then scroll down to ‘The Venue’ and the links to Theatre and Studio Theatre.

In June 2011 the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s dream of having its own world-class performance and rehearsal spaces became a reality as it opened its doors to new £22.5 million facilities.   The college now welcomes thousands of public audiences from Cardiff and beyond to a programme of events featuring both performances by the students studying at the college and visiting theatre companies and musicians.

The new buildings incorporate: The Dora Stoutzker Hall (up to 439 seating capacity) Richard Burton Theatre (182 seating capacity) Four state-of-the-art full-sized, double height rehearsal studios The Linbury Gallery Cafe bar and terrace overlooking the beautiful Grade I listed Bute Park

These new buildings complement and enhance the college’s existing facilities which include

The Bute Theatre (capacity 150 - 200)
The Caird Studio Theatre (flexible seating capacity)
Sir Geraint Evans Recital Room

plus the Anthony Hopkins Centre - an award-winning restoration of the former castle mews building, which opened in 1999. It houses:

Two modern recital galleries: the Weston Gallery and the Corus Recital Room
S4C Studio Theatre
Professional recording studio
Courtyard performance space
Music practice rooms

We aim to make and present great theatre that is ambitious, inventive and memorable for our audiences, and to create strong, responsive and enriching relationships with our communities. We strive to create the best theatre we can; to achieve a distinct and diverse programme for our audiences; to engage our communities in the creative process of theatre making; and to make a lasting contribution to the national and international development of theatre in Wales and the UK.

Please note that the theatre building will be closed during its extensive redevelopment from Spring 2010 to Summer 2011.

Seats: Venue 1: fixed rake; Venue 2: 163; down to 130, retractable.

Situated in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, St David's Hall is the National Concert Hall and Conference Centre of Wales. With its wide range of live entertainment, free exhibitions, conferences, participation workshops, two bars and a range of places to eat, helpful staff and relaxing surroundings, St David's Hall is a building to be enjoyed throughout the year.

Home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff, the world-class International Concert Series featuring the world's top orchestras, soloists and conductors and the famous bi-annual BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, St David's Hall presents a multitude of live entertainment, including pop, rock, folk, jazz, rhythm and blues, comedy, children's shows, lunchtime concerts, musicals, light entertainment, dance, world music, films and classical music.

However, St David's Hall is more than just a concert hall: with spacious foyers, lounge bars and a restaurant it is also a place to meet for coffee, lunch or a celebratory meal. Add in regular exhibitions and annual company conferences, and there really is something going on almost every day of the year.

Main Auditorium Capacity 2000 (subject to layout)
L3 Lounge Capacity 350

Full tech specs are available on our website: http://www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/english/technical
St David's Hall is owned, funded and managed by Cardiff County Council.

Theatr Brycheiniog presents a mixed programme of mid scale high quality drama, opera, classical music, dance and entertainment. All events and financial deals considered.

Capacity: Max 477 (with stage extension 426)
Flat floor capacity 600

Victorian venue, built in the 1880's, still with many original features. Serving the community of Colwyn Bay and Conwy county.

Single auditorium with 379 seats (inc Wheelchair spaces). Cinema shown in auditorium. Bar. Rehearsal studio and rehearsal space due to open late 2008. All spaces available for hire.

Programme runs February - June and September - November. Pantomine at Christmas.

Marketing Contact: Joann Rae joann.rae@conwy.gov.uk
Technical Contact: Peter Barratt peter.barratt@conwy.gov.uk
Stage 23ft x 25ft. Get in through front door and up small flight of stairs. 5 large dressing rooms.
Technical specification on venue's own website http:/www.theatrcolwyn.co.uk/tech_info.html

Mae'r ganolfan yn darparu cyfleoedd addysgol eang yn ogystal a rhaglen lawn o berfformiadau proffesiynol a chymunedol.
The centre provides a wide range of educational opportunities as well as a full programme of professional and community performances.

SEATING: 568; 360 retractable; 120 loose;
88 fixed balconies. STAGE: Proscenium with
forestage on lift. Performing area 14.6m x 8.10m.
No rake - floor sprung wood, suitable for all dance

Theatr Mwldan is a professional performing arts centre located in Cardigan, designated a Regional Performing Arts Centre by Arts Council of Wales.

Mwldan received a Beacon Award from ACW in 2008-2010 in recognition of innovation and excellence.

Mwldan presents a performing arts programme across all artforms – drama, dance, opera, music, family shows and comedy – from Wales, the UK and internationally. Theatr Mwldan also presents an extensive film programme of mainstream and specialist titles.

Since 2004, Theatr Mwldan has been producing and touring shows across Wales and the UK, chiefly in drama and music.

Mwldan has two main performance spaces – Mwldan 1 (146 seats, mainly cinema programme, digital and 35mm projection, digital 3D and live satellite broadcast events) and Mwldan 2 (249 seats, live programme plus some cinema, 35mm projection). In addition a studio space, Mwldan 3, is available with a 60 capacity.

A variety of deals are available including guarantees, splits and box office. The venue can also be hired for performances, conferences and meetings.

Mwldan also presents a visual arts programme in its gallery space, Oriel Mwldan. It has a café, bar, and good front of house facilities, and also provides a range of business services including workstations and workunits for hire.

Grade 2* listed building. Former miners institute. Theatre is decorated with mucg arnate plasterwork in keeping with original decoration. Theatre facilities are second to none in Wrexham area.

Single auditorium with 450-490 seats in stalls & circle. Proscenium with stage 7.9m wide x 5m high (adjustable header). Stage depth pros to back is 9.7m. Rake 210mm over entire depth. Two further rooms (approx 140 square metres), cafe, bar, catering kitchen, cinema projector.
Programming of music, dance and variety approx 12 months in advance for periods January-June and September-December.

For marketing, contact Rebecca Griffiths.
Technical contact:Graham Philips 01978 844053 technical@stiwt.co.uk Full tech spec available at www.stiwt.co.uk/pdf/techspec.pdf Loading dock from rear carpark.

Milford Haven’s Torch Theatre celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2007 with an ambitious refurbishment project which has transformed it into one of the most comfortable venues in the British Isles. A modern and vibrant centre for the arts, it prides itself on extending a warm Pembrokeshire welcome to all visitors.

The Torch is an award winning producing theatre company with an impressive repertoire, and the striking new theatre was re-launched in the spring of 2008 with a highly acclaimed version of the award-winning musical The Hired Man. The multi-million pound makeover has also created a new Studio Theatre which now allows the Torch to offer a choice of films and live performances between the two spaces every night of the week.

The Torch exists to produce quality theatre for Milford Haven and the County of Pembrokeshire, providing a mix of diverse, challenging and stimulating live theatre events to stimulate its audience and deepen engagement with the performing arts.

The Theatre's Main House has a seating capacity of 297, with 4 wheelchair spaces and 2 further wheelchair spaces in a private box. There is also an Infra red hearing assist system and an audio description facility.

The Studio Theatre has a comfortable and intimate environment, with 102 retractable seats. It is fully air conditioned with up to 2 wheelchair spaces, infra red hearing assist system, audio description facility and a fully sprung dance floor and is also fully equipped for live shows and film, with the latest 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.

Full details of both performance spaces are available as downloads at www.torchtheatre.co.uk.

The Torch Theatre has a regular Cinema programme, screening the latest movie blockbusters alongside art house and off-beat films. There is also a dedicated Gallery where visitors can also take pleasure in viewing paintings, photographs, ceramics, crafts and installations by local and national artists in the Joanna Field Gallery. The programme changes regularly, and entry is free.

Café Torch is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch or a coffee in a relaxed and friendly setting. Adjacent to the Gallery, and opening onto a cliff top terrace with panoramic views over Milford’s marina and docks, the café - which is open daily - also offers pre-show suppers. There is also a large and comfortable Theatre Bar.

In addition to the Torch’s own professional productions, there is a regular and broad programme of first rate touring shows ranging from musical theatre, drama and comedy, dance, opera, lectures and the best in live music. The Studio Theatre may also be used as a meeting place and is a valuable community facility.

The Torch is programmed about 9 months in advance with a year round programme.

Marketing
Lesley Jones, Marketing Manager 01646 694192
lesley@torchtheatre.co.uk

Technical
Andrew Sturley 01646 694192 andrew@torchtheatre.co.uk

Main House: Stage width 10.00m, Depth 9.65m. Orchestra pit and up/down forestage, fully equipped lighting and sound box, Dolby digital surround sound cinema equipment, 35mm film projector, full stage lighting and full theatre sound system. Baby grand piano Studio Theatre: Fully-sprung dance floor Stage width 8.5 m, depth 7.5 m, Height 5.5 m. Open plan area without seating 9 m by 14.5 m. Fully equipped lighting and sound box, Dolby digital surround sound equipment, 35mm film projector, full stage lighting, full theatre sound system.

Full details of both performance spaces are available as downloads at www.torchtheatre.co.uk

SEATING: 180 portable comfortable seats.
STAGE: raised marble stage 6.4m x 6.4m amphitheatre, three tiers,
seats 120

Venue Cymru is based in Llandudno on the North Wales Coast and consists of a theatre, conference centre and Arena. It is situated on the coast of undoubtedly one of the most beautiful settings within the British Isles being located on the long crescent promenade of Llandudno, famous for its award-winning golden sands,wide shopping streets and family attractions.

Performance spaces
Theatre: The theatre consists of a 1500 seat auditorium and is a fully equipped receiving house able to stage the largest of West End touring productions.

Arena: This groundfloor clearspan conference and exhibition space is ideally suited for anything from exhibitions to gigs or formal banqueting. With a major investment in technical infrastructure the Arena can be easily adapted for the most diverse and demanding of events. Level and Tailgate high loading access, modular staging, full backstage dressing room facilities, full bar and catering services, full disabled access. Maximum capacity 2500 standing, conference capacities please see www.venuecymru.co.uk

Conference Centre: All sizes of rooms from small rooms with less than 35 maximum capacity through to major spaces with over 160 maximum capacity.

Offering a selection of dining facilities, Venue Cymru endeavours to accommodate every visitor, whether it for a cup of coffee in Catlin’s cafe or the sumptuous menu of the Y Review Restaurant with a relaxed no-smoking atmosphere and panoramic views of the bay.

Additional programming contact:-
Roger Richardson, Assistant General Manager. 01492 879771 roger.richardson@venuecymru.co.uk
Venue programmed approximately 6–8 months in advance, sometimes up to a year. All year round programming.

Marketing contact:-
Richard Jones, Marketing Manager. 01492 879771 richard.p.jones@venuecymru.co.uk

Technical contact:-
John Owen, Technical & Health and Safety Manager. 01492 879771 john.owen@venuecymru.co.uk

For technical details, please click here

Wales Millennium Centre opened in 2004 and has established its reputation as one of the world’s iconic arts and cultural destinations, attracting over 1.5 million visitors annually. The vision of the Centre is to be an internationally significant cultural landmark and centre for the performing arts, renowned for inspiration, excellence and leadership. Wales Millennium Centre attracts audiences and visitors from Wales and beyond and provides a creative home for some of Wales’s leading arts and cultural organizations – WNO, BBC NOW, Academi, National Dance Company of Wales, Ty Cerdd, Hijinx Theatre, Touch Trust, and Urdd Gobaith Cymru.

The Centre is a focal point for the culture, identity and talents of Wales, providing a world class showcase for musical theatre, opera, contemporary dance and ballet, comedy, as well as education and visual arts. It also offers one of the largest free performance programmes in the UK.

As well as the Donald Gordon Theatre and the Weston Studio, the Centre has a Dance House, a 350 seat recital hall and state of the art recording facilities, Hoddinott Hall, rehearsal spaces, meeting and hospitality rooms, and accommodation for 150 young people.

Access: Wales Millennium Centre is an exemplar in terms of its accessibility policies. All main access points for the public have an automatic or push button door at first point of entry. Lifts are situated at either end of the concourse and have access to all levels. Both the Donald Gordon Theatre and the Weston Studio have allocated wheelchair spaces. Designated parking spaces are available for Blue Badge holders. The Donald Gordon Theatre is fitted with a loop system, and regularly holds captioned and BSL signed performances. Touch tours are available for the visually impaired as well as guided tours for wheelchair users. Disabled toilets and full changing facilities are located within the Centre.

Technical Specifications:

Donald Gordon Theatre
Maximum capacity
1848 seated plus 48 standing
Pit/Forestage 1 (less 61)
Pit/Forestage 2 (less 110)
Pit/Forestage 3 (less 137)
Pit/Forestage 4 (less 165)
Donald Gordon Theatre
Main Stage
Depth 20.0 m
Width 32.0 m
Wing SR 8.0 m
Wing SL 8.0 m
Height to grid 27.0 m
Depth to pit edge 0.6 m
Proscenium
Width 12 – 15.4 m
Height 10.0 m (adjustable)
Rear Stage (separable)
Depth 12.0 m
Width 21.0 m

Side Stage (separable)
Please check availability
Depth 16.0 m
Width 20.0 m

Weston Studio
Overall Studio dimensions 16.0 m x 20.0 m
Stage
Depth (at 207) 9.5 m
Depth (at 253) 7.5 m
Width 16.0 m
Height to tension wire grid 9.3 m

For full technical specs please e-mail for details.

The Welfare is a community venue serving the former mining community of Ystradgynlais. Programming of small-middle scale touring theatre and music product. Recent emphasis has been on developing community involvement in the arts programming. Successful community arts programme and is developing World Music, Jazz and Welsh language product.
SEATING: 345 loose chairs STAGE: Proscenium arch. Performing area 12.35m X 5.8m - pros opening 9.45 x 5.8m - wing widths 1.5m SR, 1.5m SL.