11/2/2008

Welsh architects Capita Percy Thomas, designers of the award-winning Wales Millennium Centre, have been selected as architects to produce a feasibility study into the new Arts and Innovation Centre to replace Theatr Gwynedd and the Students' Union building in Bangor.

The new building will include not only theatre space but also performance workshops and other areas for use by professional performance artists, the local community and the University.

Theatr Gwynedd close this autumn. During the period when the building is closed, Theatr Gwynedd aims to continue its programme by using other locations not only in the Bangor area but also on Anglesey.

The project also includes a new Students Union together with Teaching and Social Learning areas that will be used by both the University and the local community together with space for
student support services.

Meri Huws, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Bangor
University, said today:

"This has the potential to become one of the most exciting initiatives of its kind in Wales, and we are keen to hear what the local community would like to see in the new
development.

"So if you are involved in drama, dance, music or any other performance art, let us know what you woud like to see in the new development."

Letters should be sent to Meri Huws, Bangor University,
College Road, Bangor, LL57 2DG.