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Performance Space

Also known as: Gofod Perfformio

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Performance Space is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Welch Fusilier(s) name sign, Wrexham - geograph.org.uk - 5130335

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Wrexham Central · 0.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Performance Space is a working theatre in North Wales. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Wrexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area LL13.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Performance Space, later Performance Space at Carriageworks, is an arts organisation based in Sydney, Australia, that develops and presents interdisciplinary arts and experimental theatre.

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Background

History

Performance Space was established in 1983 in a venue in Cleveland St, Redfern (known as Cleveland Street Performance Space from 1980 until 1983), with Christopher Allen as its manager. The building was formerly the State Rail Authority Trade Union Dance Hall. In April 1987, the newly-formed performance group The Sydney Front performed Waltz, composed by Sarah de Jong, directed by Nigel Kellaway, and featuring Roz Hervey, at the Performance Space. In 2007 the Performance Space moved to the Carriageworks contemporary multi-arts centre, when the company became known as Performance Space at Carriageworks. The original venue became known as 199 Cleveland Street Theatre between 2007 and 2013, and…

Description

Performance Space develops and presents interdisciplinary arts and experimental theatre. the CEO is Vanessa Lloyd and Kate Britton is the artistic director. Performance Space is a member of the advocacy organisation Contemporary Art Organisations Australia.

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Coordinates
53.0468, -2.9908
District
Wrexham
Parish
Acton
Postcode
LL13 8DH
Parliamentary constituency
Wrexham
Nearest railway station
Wrexham Central0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Performance Space?
Performance Space is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL13 8DH), in the parish of Acton.
Is Performance Space a protected site?
Yes — Performance Space is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Performance Space?
The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL13 8DH.