Park & Dare

The Parc and Dare Hall in Treorchy, built 1892, began as a place for miners to meet and socialise. The workers of the Park and the Dare Collieries funded the building by donating a penny from each pound of their wages.

The project includes a redesigned Dyfodwg Street elevation featuring a prominent new main entrance, improving visibility and access for all. Internally, the entrance foyer and box office have been refurbished and reconfigured to create a welcoming, modern space for gathering before performances. This transformation establishes a central access point that seamlessly connects visitors to Stiwdio 1 – a versatile black box studio completed in an earlier phase – and the main theatre auditorium.

Stiwdio 1 is integral to the Park & Dare creative hub, offering a flexible performance space, bar, and function suite. It enables resident companies and creative practitioners to test ideas, develop work, and share performances with live audiences in an intimate setting. Enhancements to circulation and spatial hierarchy ensure efficient movement throughout, while a bespoke curtain and rail system provides adaptable separation and creates a sense of intrigue. The result is a dynamic, inclusive venue that celebrates heritage while embracing contemporary functionality.