Arts for the future - Theatr Clwyd, what does a modern arts institution need to become?
Liam Evans-Ford, Executive Director and CEO of Theatr Clwyd, is our first speaker in this academic year’s ‘Culture & Society RKEI Public Lecture Series’. Theatr Clwyd is the largest producing theatre in Wales and one of the major cultural centres in our region, so do join us to hear about the future of the theatre and of the regional arts more generally too.
Under Liam’s leadership, Theatr Clwyd has gone from strength to strength. The theatre is currently in the midst of a multimillion-pound refurbishment that will transform the original 1976 building into an open and airy cultural hub. When the theatre reopens in its refurbished home in 2025, it will boast new studios, rehearsal spaces as well as a brand new restaurant. Yet, there is more to the arts than just a physical space, which is why in this talk, Liam will also consider the important role that Theatr Clwyd can play in the region for health, wellbeing and for shaping young people’s lives.
This will be a fantastic talk, essential listening for anyone interested in arts, culture and the North West of the UK and North Wales in particular.
COST – All CSRKEI public lectures are free to attend and currently advertised through Ticket Tailor
Any access restrictions (i.e. minimum age) – no minimum age
Speaker: Liam Evans-Ford (Executive Director and CEO, Theatr Clwyd)
Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 6:00pm
Venue: Wheeler Building, Chester Lecture Theatre CRV 139.
Contact person and contact details
Tim Grady, Institute Director – t.grady@chester.ac.uk
Sue Bright, Institute Admin Assistant –s.bright@chester.ac.uk
How to get there
Access is via main Wheeler Building reception, located in the centre of Chester on Castle Drive by the River Dee. It is accessible via the M53, A55, A483, A51 and A41, and public transport from the city centre.
Cycling
There are cycle shelters at Queen’s Park which are marked with a yellow circle and the letter C on University location maps.
Public Transport
Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk from Wheeler and the Arriva 1 and 11 run frequent services that stop within a short walking distance. The Arrowebrook Coaches 26 also stops nearby. Parking is not available for students at Wheeler, however, all three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to the site.
Parking
For alternative car parks, including the nearby Little Roodee, see the Cheshire West and Chester Council website.