Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd

What Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd does

Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd is a registered charity (Company Registration Number 12465903, Charity Number 1189857) operating the principal producing regional theatre in Mold, Flintshire, North Wales, founded in 1976. The trust produces and presents a year-round programme of live theatrical productions, pantomimes, concerts, and bilingual Welsh-English work, and runs an extensive portfolio of creative and community arts programmes through its "Take Part" workshops, Schools Projects, Youth Advisory Board, and the Dance for Parkinson's and Memory Arts Café initiatives. A wholly-owned music education subsidiary, Theatr Clwyd Music Trust Ltd, delivers lessons and ensembles, and William Aston Hall in Wrexham is operated through a partnership with Glyndŵr University, extending the trust's venue footprint to a second North Wales city. The underlying technology stack is modest: the Spektrix ticketing platform enables online, phone, email, and in-person box-office sales with dynamic pricing, ticket exchange (£1 fee), and resale (£2 fee), plus integrated accessibility booking for BSL, audio description, and captioned performances. The principal venue is a £30 million redeveloped building operating as a fossil fuel-free facility with air-source heat pumps, green roofs and walls, and solar panels, supported by a programme to plant 1,100 native trees with Flintshire Council.

Name

Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd

Legal name

Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd

Website

https://theatrclwyd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd is a Welsh registered charity operating a regional theatre in North Wales, producing plays, pantomimes, concerts and community arts programmes. Revenue derives from ticket sales, Friends' Membership subscriptions, venue hire, restaurant operations, donations, and Arts Council and municipal funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Services

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Live theatre productions
• Performing arts venue
• Community arts programmes
• Music education lessons
• Theatre venue hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Wales

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Primary revenue stream from sales of tickets to theatrical productions, concerts, pantomimes, and other live performances. Tickets are sold online, by phone, in person, and via email. Dynamic pricing applies with standard tickets starting at £10, Open Dress Rehearsal tickets at £5, and youth (under-26) tickets at £10. Ticket exchanges and resale are offered with fees.
2. Friends' Membership scheme: Annual membership programme offering priority booking, season booking, 5% off subscription tickets, 10% off film tickets, 10% off selected events, and 5% off drinks. Minimum 12-month contract. Monthly or annual payment options available.
3. Food & beverage: On-site restaurant operated in partnership with Welsh chef Bryn Williams, plus bar services. Food and drink sales contribute to revenue with members receiving 5% discount on drinks.
4. Venue & room hire: The theatre and its spaces (Foyle Room, Sinema/Cinema, Everett Room, Haydn Rees Room) are available for private hire and events, generating rental income from corporate and community users.
5. Donations and fundraising: Charitable donations, fundraising campaigns (including Big Give Christmas Challenge), corporate sponsorships, sponsorship of productions such as The Great Gatsby, and legacy giving. The theatre is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
6. Music lessons and ensembles: Theatr Clwyd Music provides music lessons and ensembles for children and adults, generating revenue through lesson fees.
7. Corporate memberships and business partnerships: Business membership packages offering corporate engagement benefits, corporate sponsorship of productions, and support from local businesses such as Lyan Packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd operates a regional producing theatre in Mold, Flintshire, Wales, staging plays, pantomimes, concerts and touring productions, complemented by on-site food and beverage, venue and room hire, a Friends' Membership scheme, music lessons and ensembles, and community engagement and artist development programmes including Stiwdio Clwyd.

Product overview

Theatr Clwyd is a regional theatre venue operating as Theatr Clwyd Trust Ltd in Mold, Flintshire, Wales. The organisation offers a unified portfolio of cultural and community services centred on its main theatre venue, which presents a diverse programme of live performances including plays, pantomimes, concerts, and touring productions. Supporting services include venue hire, a restaurant operated by Bryn Williams, and community engagement programmes through Take Part workshops and Theatr Clwyd Music lessons. The organisation operates William Aston Hall in partnership with Glyndŵr University as a separate music venue. Its flagship development initiative is Stiwdio Clwyd, Wales' national artist development programme, while Friends' Membership provides loyalty benefits including priority booking and discounts. Access services including BSL signing, audio description, and captioning are integrated into productions, with the Craidd programme specifically supporting disabled and neurodivergent audiences. The venue also offers educational outreach through school projects and community workshops for all ages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• What's On (Live Theatre Productions) The theatre's core programme of live performances including plays, pantomimes, concerts, comedy, drama and touring productions, presented to general public audiences at the Mold venue and on tour.
• Friends' Membership Annual membership programme offering priority and season booking, 5% off subscription tickets, 10% off film tickets, 10% off selected events and 5% off drinks, on a 12-month minimum contract.
• Venue and Room Hire Rental of the theatre's event spaces, including the Foyle Room, Sinema, Everett Room and Haydn Rees Room, for private events, weddings, conferences and corporate functions.
• Theatr Clwyd Music (Music Lessons and Ensembles) Music education programme providing individual lessons and ensemble opportunities for children and adults, generating recurring lesson fee revenue.
• Stiwdio Clwyd (National Artist Development Programme) Wales' national artist development initiative, including the Sparks programme, providing professional development, technical skills training and innovation support for theatre-makers across Wales.
• Bryn Williams at Theatr Clwyd (Restaurant) On-site restaurant operated in partnership with Welsh chef Bryn Williams, offering dining and bar services to theatre visitors, with 5% drinks discount for Friends' Members.
• Take Part (Community Workshops) Community engagement programme offering workshops for children (4–16) and adults (17+), youth theatre, and Company 65 for adults, addressing inclusive access to the arts.
• Schools Projects Educational programmes and workshops designed for school groups visiting the theatre, supporting curriculum-linked arts engagement across North Wales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productions tour to multiple venues including Torch Theatre, Sherman Theatre, and Pontio
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glyndŵr UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatr Clwyd operates William Aston Hall in partnership with Glyndŵr University in Wrexham, extending the theatre's presence and venue footprint.
• Torch TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for productions including 'Kill Thy Neighbour' and host venue for the Under Milk Wood tour.
• Sherman TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for touring productions including Under Milk Wood (March–May 2026 tour).
• PontiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for touring productions including Under Milk Wood.
• BBC National Orchestra of WalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on First Experiences Concerts and performances with Theatr Clwyd Music pupils.
• National Youth Theatre of WalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering Professional Pathways programme for young people across Wales.
• Theatr Genedlaethol CymruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative search for comedy writers with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.
• Bryn Williams (Welsh chef)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning Welsh chef Bryn Williams launched a landmark restaurant at Theatr Clwyd, providing on-site food and beverage services.
• Ramps CymruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability equality in theatre organisation. Theatr Clwyd hosts the Craidd programme (Agents for Change) and has ongoing partnership through Ramps Cymru for accessible productions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sherman Theatre: A producing theatre in Cardiff, Wales, that hosts Theatr Clwyd touring productions including Under Milk Wood. Both are Welsh producing theatres delivering drama, musicals, and community engagement with public funding.
• Dundee Rep Theatre: A regional producing theatre in Dundee, Scotland, with a similar scale and remit — in-house productions, community engagement, and touring activity. Closely comparable as a mid-sized UK regional producing theatre.
• National Theatre Wales: Wales' national English-language theatre company producing work across Wales and internationally. A direct peer operating in the same Welsh producing-theatre ecosystem with bilingual and touring ambitions.
• Torch Theatre: A regional producing theatre in Pembrokeshire, Wales, that co-produces productions with Theatr Clwyd (e.g., 'Kill Thy Neighbour') and hosts Theatr Clwyd touring shows. Both are Welsh regional theatres producing live theatrical performance for local audiences.
• Pontio Arts Centre: Bangor University's arts centre in North Wales hosting Theatr Clwyd touring productions. Both serve North Wales audiences, operate venue hire programmes, and collaborate on bilingual and touring work.
• Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester: A major producing theatre in Manchester producing new writing, classics, and community programmes. Closely comparable to Theatr Clwyd as a UK regional producing theatre with community engagement, in-house productions, and touring activity.
• Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru: Wales' national Welsh-language theatre company, which collaborates with Theatr Clwyd on comedy writer development. Both are Welsh producing theatres with national and community remits, supported by Arts Council Wales.

Broad incumbents

• Bristol Old Vic: One of Britain's oldest continuously operating theatres, producing a mix of classics, new writing, and community programmes. Comparable as a heritage producing theatre with a strong community and learning programme.
• Sheffield Theatres: A larger UK producing theatre complex operating the Crucible, Lyceum, and Studio theatres. Comparable as a major producing theatre with national touring, but at a significantly larger scale than Theatr Clwyd.
• Wales Millennium Centre: Wales' largest arts venue in Cardiff Bay hosting opera, musical theatre, dance, and touring productions. A larger broader incumbent in the same Welsh arts ecosystem offering overlapping capabilities at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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