Taliesin Arts Centre

Taliesin Arts Centre (Welsh: Canolfan y Celfyddydau Taliesin) is owned and managed by Swansea University and is located on the university's Singleton campus in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.

Taliesin Arts Centre
Canolfan Celfyddydau Taliesin
General information
Town or citySwansea
CountryWales
Coordinates51.6103°N 3.9791°W / 51.6103; -3.9791
Opened1984
OwnerSwansea University
Design and construction
Architect(s)Peter Moro
Website
https://www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk/en/

History

The Centre was opened on 18 June 1984 by Sir Geriant Evans CBE.[1][2][3] Stephen Hawking gave the inaugural lecture at the centre's opening.[4] It stages its own productions and hosts visiting artists, in addition to being the home to the Egypt Centre, a two-storey gallery containing an important collection of antiquities from Ancient Egypt..[1][2][5]

The centre is named for the ancient Welsh bard, Taliesin.[2]

The centre hosts a broad programme of events including cinema screenings and a variety of live performances, from dance and drama to jazz and world music.

Taliesin Arts Centre provides a service to both students and the people of Swansea and acts as a regional centre. Performers in recent years have included Jamie Cullum, Clare Teal, Billy Cobham and Paco Peña.

Location

The Taliesin Arts Centre is located to the north of the Mall in Singleton Park, Swansea.

References
  1. Williams, Graham (6 July 2009). "Silver anniversary opera of Under Milk Wood is on its way for Taliesin". Western Mail. ProQuest 341763177.
  2. Thomas, Richard (29 September 2010). "A centre of attraction". South Wales Evening Post. ProQuest 1081165595.
  3. "Taliesin Arts Centre - Swansea, SWA". Yelp. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  4. MacGregor, Lee (15 March 2018). "The day Stephen Hawking came to Swansea". South Wales Evening Post. ProQuest 2014315551.
  5. Rees, Mark (22 September 2017). "Explore museum's ancient - and rare - curiosities". South Wales Evening Post. ProQuest 1941473926.
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