{"id":250288,"date":"2025-07-09T08:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/250288\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T08:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:37:09","slug":"community-celebrates-flagship-arts-investment-for-wales-welsh-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/250288\/","title":{"rendered":"Community celebrates flagship arts investment for Wales | Welsh Government"},"content":{"rendered":"

Culture Minister Jack Sargeant joined Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans and community groups from across North Wales last weekend to celebrate the redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd, Wales\u2019s largest producing theatre.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u00a350 million transformation, designed by world-renowned architect Steve Tompkins, includes \u00a326.5 million of Welsh Government funding and represents one of the most significant recent investments in cultural infrastructure in Wales.<\/p>\n

The economic impact of the redevelopment for north-east Wales is estimated to reach over \u00a320 million per year, nearly tripling the theatre\u2019s previous economic contribution and creating a minimum of 100 additional permanent jobs.<\/p>\n

The newly redeveloped building, 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 will be fully completed by late September\/October this year.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s community-led celebration event marked the first phase of the theatre’s full reopening, with members of 300 local groups invited to tour the redeveloped venue and take part in a special performance.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, Culture, Skills and Social Partnership Minister Jack Sargeant yesterday\u00a0said:<\/p>\n

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I am proud to have delivered this significant Welsh Government investment. Theatr Clwyd is a cultural institution and a place where generations of North Wales residents have experienced memorable performances.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Listening to the community groups in attendance today I was reminded of the central role the theatre plays in the lives of North Wales residents. It was the venue for my own introduction to live theatre, and I look forward to bringing my own family here too.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Liam Evans-Ford, Executive Director of Theatr Clwyd, yesterday said:<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Welsh Government has increased day-to-day spend on heritage, arts and culture by 8.5% this year and tripled investment in venues and sites compared to a decade ago, including redeveloping Caerphilly Castle and the Football Museum of Wales in Wrexham.<\/p>\n

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