Theatr Gwynedd

Theatr Gwynedd was a theatre, cinema and exhibition centre in the city of Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It was established in the days of the old county of Gwynedd to serve the north of the county, including the island of Anglesey. The venue operated between 1975 and 2008, when the building was demolished to make way for the new Pontio centre. The theatre was located on Ffordd Deiniol, near the university in the centre of Bangor. It was partly funded by Bangor University, but its future became uncertain in the early 2000s because the university was not prepared to continue the old funding arrangement. In addition to being a stage theatre, Theatr Gwynedd was also a cinema and an exhibition centre. It was home to Cwmni Theatr Cymru and Cwmni Theatr Gwynedd, and a theatre company was associated with the venue between 1986 and 2003. Theatr Gwynedd served as a cultural venue for north-west Wales, providing both professional and community theatre, film screenings and exhibitions. Its closure and demolition marked the end of an era for Bangor's performing arts scene, with the Pontio centre later taking on the role of the city's main arts venue.

Theatr Gwynedd was established in 1975 in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales, during the era of the old county of Gwynedd. It was created to serve the northern part of the county, including the island of Anglesey. The theatre was located on Ffordd Deiniol, near Bangor University in the city centre. From its opening, Theatr Gwynedd functioned not only as a stage theatre but also as a cinema and an exhibition centre. It became home to Cwmni Theatr Cymru and Cwmni Theatr Gwynedd. A theatre company was associated with the venue between 1986 and 2003. The venue was partly funded by Bangor University. However, in the early 2000s, its future became uncertain because the university was not prepared to continue the old funding arrangement. The theatre continued to operate until 2008, when it closed and the building was demolished to make way for the new Pontio centre. Theatr Gwynedd's closure marked the end of a significant chapter in Bangor's cultural life. The Pontio centre, developed by Bangor University, later opened as a replacement arts venue, continuing the city's tradition of hosting theatre, cinema and exhibitions.

• 2008

  Theatr Gwynedd closes and the building is demolished for the Pontio centre.

• 2003

  The association with the theatre company ends.

• 1986

  A theatre company becomes associated with Theatr Gwynedd.

• 1975

  Theatr Gwynedd established in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales.

A regional arts venue serving north Gwynedd and Anglesey, combining theatre, cinema and exhibition functions.

Product categories. Theatre performances · Cinema screenings · Exhibitions

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