THEATR Clwyd has revealed initial designs for its multi-million pound redevelopment, with the start of an extensive public consultation.
Architect Haworth Tompkins' designs show how the 43-year-old theatre could be refurbished and repaired, creating a greener, more efficient and sustainable building for the 21st century.
While the final cost has not yet been set, the scheme is being developed with a budget of £30 million.
Artist impressions, above and below, courtesy of Haworth Tompkins
The redeveloped building will incorporate reimagined public spaces, as well as dedicated facilities for health and wellbeing, and community projects.
The theatre will remain open throughout the redevelopment.
A phased construction period, due to start in 2021, will enable performances to continue on-site, as well as in a 300-seat pop-up theatre next to the main building.
In addition, the programme will include site-specific productions.
A public consultation period will run from today until Monday, September 23.
During this time members of the public are invited to explore the plans, both online at www.futuretheatrclwyd.com and in more detail at the theatre on Sunday, September 1, to engage with the project and provide feedback.
Liam Evans Ford, executive director of Theatr Clwyd, said: "We are thrilled to be moving towards the next stage of this once-in-a-lifetime project to secure the future of Theatr Clwyd and safeguard its economic impact in north east Wales worth over £7.7million annually.
"We welcome feedback from everyone in our community to enable us to proceed on this exciting journey together, shaping a bright new future not only for our building, but for generations to come in Flintshire and North Wales whom we are committed to serving.
"The project will also ensure North Wales continues to export world-class theatre and build upon the 500,000 people who have seen a Theatr Clwyd production elsewhere in the UK over the last two years."
Colin Everett, chief executive at Flintshire Council said "The physical redevelopment of Theatr Clwyd is essential to bring the facility up to modern day standards and to enhance the visitor experience.
"The theatre complex will remain a central part of a redeveloped County Hall campus."
Members of the public are invited to engage with the project, see proposed designs from architects Haworth Tompkins and provide feedback via online surveys at www.futuretheatrclwyd.com
A public open day will be held at Theatr Clwyd on Sunday, September 1, from 10am-5pm, with redevelopment presentations and tours taking place at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
These free events will need to be booked in advance via the Theatr Clwyd box office on 01352 344101 or at www.theatrclwyd.com
Community feedback events will be held in Wrexham, Chester, Buckley, Connah's Quay and Flint.
Theatr Clwyd
In addition, stakeholder sessions are planned for Flintshire councillors, local businesses, community groups, volunteers and creative engagement participants.
Theatr Clwyd's Capital Redevelopment Project will aim to be funded by the Welsh Government, trusts and foundations and private philanthropy with match funding from Arts Council Wales and support from Flintshire Council.
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