Theatres · South Wales
Swansea Grand Theatre
Also known as: Theatr y Grand Abertawe
Swansea Grand Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Swansea Grand Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Records date its origin to 1897. Address: Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Also known as: Theatr y Grand Abertawe. Coordinates: 51.6181°, -3.9480°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Swansea Grand Theatre is a performing arts venue in the centre of Swansea, Wales. The theatre stages plays, pantomimes and touring theatrical acts visiting Swansea. Swansea Grand Theatre was the base for the UK's only Russian ballet company, the Swansea Ballet Russe.
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Background
History
The theatre opened in 1897. Erected on the site of the former 'Drill Hall' it was designed for proprietors H H Morell and F Mouillot by architect William Hope of Newcastle, built by D Jenkins and opened by Madame Adelina Patti - a locally resident operatic diva. In 1968, the Swansea Grand was threatened with closure but, following a campaign led by its manager and artistic director John Chilvers, the theatre was saved. The Swansea Corporation (City Council) leased the building in May 1969 and bought it outright in 1979. The theatre was then refurbished and updated between 1983 and 1987 at a cost of £6.5m. A further £1m was spent on an Arts Wing which opened in 1999 (opened by Catherine Zeta…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6181, -3.9480
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- SA1 3QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Phone
- +44 1792 475715
- Established
- 1897
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1 km
- Official site
- www.swansea.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w517058714 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Swansea Grand Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Swanseagrand.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swansea Grand Theatre?
- Swansea Grand Theatre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 3QJ), in the parish of Castle.
- When was Swansea Grand Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1897.
- Who owns Swansea Grand Theatre?
- Swansea Grand Theatre is owned by Swansea council.
- How do I get to Swansea Grand Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 3QJ.