Swansea's Palace Theatre: Nov. 2004: now open after undergoing restoration in 2023

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_Theatre,_Swansea

"The Palace Theatre is a Grade II listed building[1][2] in Swansea, Wales, located at the northern end of High Street and recognisable for its distinctive wedge shape. It is Wales' oldest surviving theatre.[3]

In July 2019 the future of the theatre was discussed as part of a public "Emergency Summit", organised by Swansea Council, South Wales Police, Geraint Davies MP, and voluntary sector organisations. The summit was prompted by a spate of incidents in the city including an assault on 20 July on High Street which saw the death of a 54-year-old man.[13] Swansea Council stated that it was yet to secure a development partner for the then privately owned Theatre.[14] According to the Theatres Trust it remained "in a poor state of repair and extremely vulnerable", although developments "provided hope that a viable solution, which includes community use and preserves the main body of the auditorium, could be found".[3]

In September 2019 the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called out to the theatre amid reports of smoke coming from the ground and fourth-floor windows of the building.[3] Responders dealt with a fire, but did not initially comment on whether the incident was suspicious.[15] In late 2019 and early 2020 a plan emerged to save the former theatre, which would see it transformed into offices with community and performance space provided.[16] As of 2022, the building is still undergoing restoration under this plan."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4ngdvq99k8o

30 July 2024:"A derelict music hall where famous stars including Charlie Chaplin and Anthony Hopkins have performed is set to reopen.

After being left empty for over 15 years, the Grade II-listed Palace Theatre in Swansea will open as a coffee shop, events space and offices in September.

Since it opened in 1888, the building has been used as a music hall, bingo hall and, most recently, a nightclub.

Swansea council bought the building in 2020, just days after a suspected arson attack."

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/swanseas-iconic-palace-theatre-reopens-30313809

https://www.swansea.gov.uk/PalaceReopened?lang=en

"The carefully restored six-floor building now offers state-of-the-art workspaces designed to support tech, digital and creative businesses.

Cherished architectural features have been maintained, including the decorative iron balcony, original Ebbw Vale brick, and restored floor tiles."

https://www.tramshedtech.co.uk/locations/palace-theatre/

"Swansea's iconic 136-year-old Palace Theatre building has undergone 3 years of restoration and is set to reopen its doors in November 2024! The city's newest business hub boasts bookable coworking space, tech startup and scaleup support programmes and skills training."

Address

Tramshed Tech, Palace, 156 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1NE 

Email

swansea@tramshedtech.co.uk

Phone

02920 103090

Website

https://www.tramshedtech.co.uk/locations/palace-theatre/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64568449

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/swansea-palace-theatre-renovation-redevelopment-24743917

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/everything-know-transformation-swanseas-palace-20251929

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_Theatre,_Swansea

Directions

Bike Shed. VENUE PARKING: NCP Swansea Ebenezer Street, 3 min walk

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Swansea Train Station: 4 min walk

Amenities

"Printing

Refreshment

Bike Shed

Support Experts

Coffee Shop

Community Events

Desk Space

Bookable Spaces

Programmes

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