On this timeline, we will keep you updated with all the latest developments of the build.
2025
Newly redeveloped building opens
2023
December - Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime takes place in the Big Top
July- Overall project is 12% complete and on schedule
955 cubic metres of waste has been disposed of and to date due to our waste management plan none of it has gone to landfill
Piling begins for the extension at the front of the building
Foundations put in place for the workshop at the back of Theatr Clwyd
June - Removal of the front of the building
Visit by Welsh Government Minister, Dawn Bowden
May - Removal of the roof where the new double height rehearsal room will be
Time Capsule buried, Kate Wasserberg appointed Artistic Director
April - Main theatre closes and seats removed (You can name one of the seats in the three auditorium spaces.)
March - Final production in the main theatre
January - Gilbert Ash start on site
2022
November - Gilbert Ash Appointed Main Contractor
2021
November - We moved into temporary theatre facilities
Winner of The Stage, Regional Theatre of the Year.
Transition to independent charity from Flintshire County Council ownership
2020
Lockdown, Theatr Clwyd becomes a blood bank and all community projects move online. Theatr Clwyd becomes responsible for music education across Flintshire
2018
Home, I’m Darling wins an Olivier Award
2017
Snow falls through top floor ceiling
2016
Water pipe bursts, flooding the dressing rooms
Liam Evans-Ford appointed Executive Director
2015
Tamara Harvey appointed Artistic Director
Arts from the Armchair begins
2014
Under Milk Wood has a UK wide tour celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth
2010
Survey finds the building is nearing the end of its life
Justice in Day starts- educating young people about the dangers of crime;
Pieces directed by Kate Wasserberg transfers to 59E59, New York
2008
Owen Teale stars in Macbeth
2007
A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, Ironing of leaves for the production causes the electrics to blow
Memory transfers to 59E59 New York
2006
Prince Charles and Camilla visit and listen to students taking part in Flintshire Music Service’s Endangered Species Programme
1997
Terry Hands appointed Artistic Director
1994
Anthony Hopkins directs and stars in August
1992
Helena Kaut- Howson appointed Artistic Director
1987
Vanessa Redgrave and Timothy Dalton star in Anthony and Cleopatra
1985
Toby Robertson appointed Artistic Director
1976
Theatr Clwyd opened by Queen Elizabeth II, George Roman appointed Artistic Director
