Theatres · South Wales
Taliesin Arts Centre
In or near Swansea.
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.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
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.
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Official information
Taliesin Arts Centre is a cultural venue that connects people through various artistic events and performances. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities including live performances, film screenings, and exhibitions, with a focus on accessibility for all attendees.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
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Background
History
The Centre was opened on 18 June 1984 by Sir Geriant Evans CBE. Stephen Hawking gave the inaugural lecture at the centre's opening. 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. The centre is named for the ancient Welsh bard, Taliesin. 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…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6103, -3.9791
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Sketty
- Postcode
- SA2 8PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Established
- 1984
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 3.2 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; PH off
- Official site
- www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Taliesin Arts Centre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taliesin Arts Centre?
- Taliesin Arts Centre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA2 8PZ), in the parish of Sketty.
- What is 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.
- How do I get to Taliesin Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA2 8PZ.
- When was Taliesin Arts Centre built?
- Built or established in 1984.
- Who owns Taliesin Arts Centre?
- Taliesin Arts Centre is owned by Swansea University.
- Is Taliesin Arts Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Taliesin Arts Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Taliesin Arts Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA2 8PZ.