In June 2011, the Royal Welsh College’s dream of having its own
world-class performance and rehearsal spaces became a reality as it
opened its doors to new £22.5 million facilities. From this year,
students will be learning in a performance arts centre that will be
a hub of cultural life in the city.
The new buildings incorporate:
- The Dora Stoutzker Hall
- Richard Burton Theatre
- Four state-of-the-art full-sized, double height rehearsal
studios
- The Linbury Gallery
- Cafe bar and terrace overlooking the beautiful Grade I listed
Bute Park
These new buildings complement and enhance the College’s
existing facilities which include the Anthony Hopkins
Centre - an award-winning restoration of the former castle
mews building, which opened in 1999. It houses:
- Two modern recital galleries: the Weston Gallery and the Corus
Recital Room
- S4C Studio Theatre
- Professional recording studio
- Courtyard performance space
- Music practice rooms
And, in the Raymond Edwards Building:
- The Bute Theatre (capacity 150 - 200)
- The Caird Studio Theatre (flexible seating capacity)
- Sir Geraint Evans Recital Room
- Practice rooms
- Classrooms
- Design studios
- Theatre Design workshops
- Extensive library
- IT Suite
“Offering world class facilities in such a
stunning location allows us to continue to attract leading
international arts practitioners to work here, and to increase
national and international recognition for Cardiff as a home of
world-class artistic training.
These new facilities also provide enhanced opportunities for the
residents of the city and region of Cardiff, and the many
professional and community groups that contribute to Cardiff’s
vibrant cultural life.”
Hilary Boulding, Principal