10-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Actor Rhys Ifans helps celebrate theatre redevelopment
The transformation, designed by architects Haworth Tompkins, includes £26.5 million of Welsh Government funding.
The economic impact of the redevelopment is estimated to be more than £20 million per year. This is almost triple the theatre's previous economic contribution and is expected to created more than 100 additional permanent jobs.
The building in Mold, which remained largely open as work progressed, houses two theatres, a development studio for professional artists, a cinema, a new bar and restaurant (with Michelin-starred chef Bryn Williams), an arts and health suite and a youth hub. It aims to be complete this autumn.
The community-led celebration event marked the first phase of the theatre's full reopening.
Members of 300 local groups were invited to tour the venue and take part in a special performance.
Culture, skills and social partnership minister Jack Sargeant said: 'Our investment has delivered a world class facility and created sustainable employment as well as supporting the next generation of skilled professionals, by giving opportunities for apprentices."
Liam Evans-Ford, executive director of Theatr Clwyd, said: 'We are extremely proud of our work at Theatr Clwyd, from the high-quality theatre making and music education, to the referral partnerships and focused delivery with and for communities.
"This event offers a moment to celebrate the first phase of our opening, and to thank partners such as the Welsh Government. Governments funding arts and culture is deeply important, and this is a significant statement that Welsh Government recognise the work and impact of our work at Theatr Clwyd.'
The Welsh Government has increased day-to-day spend on heritage, arts and culture by 8.5 per cent this year.
