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Theatr Brycheiniog

Coordinates: 51°56′38″N 3°23′18″W / 51.9439°N 3.3884°W / 51.9439; -3.3884
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Theatr Brycheiniog on the basin of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

51°56′38″N 3°23′18″W / 51.9439°N 3.3884°W / 51.9439; -3.3884 Theatr Brycheiniog is an arts venue in Brecon, Powys, Wales.

Location

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Theatr Brycheiniog is located close to the centre of Brecon, on Canal Wharf fronting the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.[1]

Facilities

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The complex comprises an 477-seater capacity auditorium for the performance of plays and live acts,[2] a conference centre and spaces for community activities,[3] a gallery and a bar and restaurant. The building has views of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is built of red brick and with a roof of Welsh slate, to emulate a traditional canal warehouse.[4]

Theatr Brycheiniog has hosted elements of the Brecon Jazz Festival, along with a range of acts including stand up comedians and folk singers, and both national and international orchestras, such as the Berlin Philharmonic wind quartet and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.[5]

The theatre's current patron is Rachel Podger; the director Michael Bogdanov was patron prior to his death.

References

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  1. ^ "Theatr Brycheiniog". Brecon Beacons National Park. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Theatr Brycheiniog". Anna Linda Foundation. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Theatr Brycheiniog". Conferences UK. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Theatr Brycheiniog". Theatres Trust. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Theatr Brycheiniog". Visit Crickhowell. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
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