Wales Millennium Centre, Wales’ national arts centre in Cardiff Bay, has unveiled plans for a new performance venue for digital and immersive arts.
Per a press release, the state-of-the-art attraction will revolutionise the digital and immersive arts landscape in Wales and beyond.
The new site will include a 550-capacity theatre dedicated to “exploring the power of immersive experiences“, as well as facilities for production, rehearsals and training.
Designed to meet the ever-changing needs of artists and creators using new tools and technologies, it will serve as a platform for storytelling through emerging technologies.
“Storytelling is always developing. This new space will continue our work at the intersection of technology and the arts, allowing artists to explore and experiment with multimedia approaches to telling stories,” said Graeme Farrow, chief creative and content officer at Wales Millennium Centre.
“Its flexibility will ensure that as new tools and technologies emerge, artists will always have access to the cutting-edge resources they need to push boundaries.”
The new theatre will be the first standalone building added to the Wales Millennium Centre since it opened in 2004, and will allow the institution to expand its youth programmes with more space for training and production.
Storytelling through emerging technologies
In collaboration with Cardiff Council, a site has been identified opposite the Wales Millennium Centre building for the project, which will be a key feature in the wider ‘Cardiff Live’ development.
This includes new office spaces for the council, as well as exhibition halls and shared community spaces.
Elsewhere, Wales’ National Slate Museum has closed for more than a year for a £21 million redevelopment to safeguard its building and collection.
Images courtesy of Wales Millennium Centre
