The Grand Hall is excellent when used for its original purpose, as a Concert Hall.  In the current economic climate and with changing audience demands, concerts form only a part of the programme and adaptation to enable other types of entertainment and public benefit is now required.
Drama by Design were employed as theatre consultants to look at two aspects of the proposed refurbishment of the b .. read more

Capel Soar is an imposing Baptist Chapel in Penygraig, Mid Rhondda originally built in 1832, burnt down in 1861 and the existing Chapel rebuilt in 1902, it retains some of the original features. It functions as a multi-purpose community centre offering local people a wide range of opportunities to be involved in Play, Youth, Arts and Training activities. The age span is 0 – 90+.
The venue is cur .. read more