Powys' Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon is about to undergo a major refurbishment thanks to a £1.8m grant.

On Monday, February 19, major refurbishment of Theatr Brycheiniog is scheduled to begin, thanks to a £1.8 million in UK Government Levelling Up funding.

The work is being carried out on behalf of Powys County Council by SWG Group and is expected to be completed by the autumn.

The theatre is home to a 477-seat auditorium and 120-seat studio and rehearsal space which are used to put on a programme of Welsh and English language productions.

Cllr David Selby the council’s Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys said: “This work will see exciting but very necessary improvements made to this cultural gem in the heart of Brecon, which will ensure it remains fit for the purpose and is more sustainable to run in the future.

“Much of the infrastructure has remained untouched since it first opened in 1997 so, is in need of an upgrade.”

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a new front of house public toilets and back of house dressing room toilets, an upgrade to all internal and external light fittings, helping to make the building more energy efficient, new external windows and doors throughout the building, installing a front of house public lift as well as a new cargo lift and an upgrade to the air handling system in the auditorium, studio and public areas.

While work is ongoing, the theatre will remain open throughout this period, with public access restricted in some areas where demolition or construction is taking place.

Theatr Brycheiniog Director Eleri B. Jones added: “We are very much staying open throughout the improvement works and will continue to welcome visitors and our valued patrons into the building.

“There may be some disruption over the summer, but we will work flexibly to continue offering our diverse range of events wherever we can, including outside during the busy summer period. We’d like to thank our audiences in advance for bearing with us during this time, and hope they continue to enjoy all that our much-loved centre for the arts has to offer.”