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Aberdare Little Theatre

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Trecynon Amateur Dramatic Society and the Aberdare Little Theatre Company used the Aberdare Little Theatre for more than 70 years.

The former engine shed was converted for theatre use in 1930, and although requisitioned by the Ministry of Food as a food depot in 1942, from 1958 the theatre companies moved back in, refurbished the building and served the local community.

A simple white rendered building with metal clad pitched roof, the theatre opened on to Depot Road but was tucked in by the corner of Gadlys Road and the A4233 set at higher level around it.

No evidence of a fly tower, and no further details of the interior.

The site was sold in 2010 for conversion to double glazing showroom, also with outline planning permission for change of use on the site for residential development. Ultimately, the building was demolished in February 2016, to make way for housing.

Built / Converted
1930
Dates of use
  • 1931 - 1942: 1958 - 2007
Current state
Demolished
Current use
Demolished (closed as amateur theatre Feb 2007)
Address
Depot Road, Gadlys, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF44 8DL, Wales
Website-
Further details
Other names
Theatr Bach
Events
  • 1931 Design/Construction: converted from engine shed (architect unknown)
  • 1931 Owner/Management: continuing Trecynon Amateur Dramatic Society
  • 1931 - 1942 Use: 1958 - 2007
  • 1979 Alteration: reopened after 1978 fire caused substantial damage.
  • 2016 Demolition:
Capacities
  • Capacity
    Original
    Description
    130?
  • Capacity
    Later
    Description
    1996: 198
  • Capacity
    Current
    Description
    198
Listings
  • Listing
    Not listed
Stage type
Rake
Building dimensions: 10.75m x 26.5m
Stage dimensions: Depth: 5.65m
Proscenium width: 7.5m
Height to grid: 4.35m
Inside proscenium: -
Orchestra pit: -