AM Welcomes Redevelopment of Swansea Community Theatre

The Arts Council of Wales, the Welsh Assembly Government sponsored arts body, has agreed a major lottery grant to Swansea Little Theatre towards the £350k redevelopment of the Dylan Thomas Theatre in the city’s expanding Maritime quarter.

The Arts Council grant of £280k will be met with £70k of funding from the theatre company.

Andrew Davies AM for Swansea West said:

“ I am delighted to help launch this fantastic project. I have been working with Swansea Little Theatre over many months to obtain this funding. It is gratifying to see a project supported by so many partners including the Arts Council, Swansea Institute, Business in the Community, voluntary theatre groups and organisations who are part of the Cultural Quarter initiative”

“Swansea Little Theatre is one of the longest-established amateur theatre companies in the UK and the first “Little Theatre” in Wales. It was established in 1929 and Dylan Thomas was an active member until 1934”.

“The partnership agreement with the school of Humanities and Performing arts at Swansea Institute will maximise the potential of this modified building to support the arts. Expansion of education and community links is essential and this project will see students learn vital skills in the areas of marketing and arts management within a fully-functioning theatre environment”.

As part of the partnership between Swansea Institute and the theatre company, second year degree course students will work and learn within the Dylan Thomas Theatre.

Andrew Davies AM continued

“I would like to thank all of the other people and organisations who have made this project possible. The development of the new entrance and reception area opening towards Dylan Thomas Square will add greatly to the regeneration of the City’s Maritime Quarter. This alongside the new Waterfront Museum and opposite the SA1 development is transforming the gateway and Marina quarter of Swansea. We are creating a city that is cohesive, dynamic and ready for the challenges of the 21st Century.

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