Kate Wasserberg Appointed as Theatr Clwyd's New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023
Theatr Clwyd has announced that their new Artistic Director will be Kate Wasserberg. A hugely experienced and respected director, Wasserberg was Artistic Director of both new writing company Stockroom and Cardiff's The Other Room and has directed major productions that have toured nationally and internationally.
Theatr Clwyd Announce New Interim Associate Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2023
Theatr Clwyd has announced that acclaimed Welsh theatre makers Francesca Goodridge and Daniel Lloyd have been appointed as the organisation's new Interim Associate Directors, bringing additional creative experience and knowledge to the Flintshire organisation.
Theatr Clwyd Lifts The Curtain On Decision-Making For Freelancers
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022
Theatr Clwyd has announced the first five participants of their new Open Book scheme for freelancers. The scheme gives theatre freelancers a paid opportunity to get behind-the-scenes and gain vital insight into the processes, strategy, management, and decision-making of a major arts organisation.
2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2022
The winners of the 2022 Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, were announced last night at a special ceremony at Birmingham Symphony Hall, presented by philanthropist and long-standing Symphony Hall donor, Peter How.
Achates Philanthropy Prize Announced For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2022
The Achates Philanthropy Prize, the only annual prize that celebrates first-time supporters of culture in the UK, returns for its sixth edition in 2022 with a host of new judges.
Major Private Funders Pledge Substantial Support To Theatr Clwyd's Redevelopment
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022
The North Wales based arts charity has taken a substantial step towards its £5m private and public fundraising target with major donations and pledges from The Moondance Foundation (£1.5m), The Wolfson Foundation (£0.5m), the Garfield Weston Foundation (£0.5m) and an anonymous local philanthropist (£0.5m).
World Première Of MILKY PEAKS Returns To Theatr Clwyd In April 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2022
Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and Executive Director Liam Evans-Ford today announce the return of Seiriol Davies' Milky Peaks to Theatr Clwyd in April next year. The production will receive its world première on 1 April with opening night on Thursday 7 April having closed following its first technical rehearsal in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Tickets are now on sale exclusively to members with more tickets being released to the general public on Tuesday 9 November.
Theatr Clwyd to Receive £22m in Capital Funding to Support Redevelopment of the Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022
Theatr Clwyd today confirmed it will receive up to £22m from the Welsh Government in additional capital funding to support the ambitious redevelopment of the theatre. The transformative redevelopment will deliver a much-improved visitor experience and enhanced income-generating facilities within a greener, more efficient, and welcoming building.
Theatr Clwyd Announces World Premiere Of New Musical THE FAMOUS FIVE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey and Executive Director, Liam Evans-Ford today announce the world première production of brand-new musical The Famous Five in a co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre will open at Theatr Clwyd on 29 September with previews from 23 September.
Theatr Clwyd To Run William Aston Hall In Partnership With Glyndŵr University
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2022
Theatr Clwyd and Glyndŵr University today announce that they are working in a new partnership to save the future of Wrexham's William Aston Hall. Together they will protect the vital arts venue as a community asset, ensuring that the people of Wrexham and North Wales have access to the best in Welsh, UK and international entertainment.
Casting Announced For Theatr Clwyd's World Première Production of MISSING JULIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2021
Chelsea Walker returns to Theatr Clwyd to direct Kaite O'Reilly's Missing Julie which has been freely adapted from Strindberg's Miss Julie. In the title role of Julie is Heledd Gwynn and she is joined by is Tim Pritchett in the role of John. Completing the cast is Catrin Aaron, who returns to Theatr Clwyd as Christine.
Theatr Clwyd Becomes Independent Charitable Trust
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2021
Theatr Clwyd is now an independent trust. The move, which happened on Thursday 1st April, will enable the Flintshire-based arts centre to plan long-term for arts and cultural provision in Flintshire and North Wales, and remain agile, efficient, and competitive as one of the UK’s leading arts organisations.
Theatr Clwyd's Liam Evans-Ford Appointed Chair Of Creu Cymru
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2021
Liam Evans-Ford, Theatr Clwyd's Executive Director, has been named the new Chair of Welsh theatre and arts centre development agency Creu Cymru. Evans-Ford joined the board of Creu Cymru in April 2017 and will take over from outgoing Chair, Geoff Cripps.
Theatr Clwyd Moves Into Charitable Trust
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2021
Theatr Clwyd and Flintshire County Council, today announce that the theatre is moving into an independent trust, after 44 years as a department of a Local Authority.