Grand Pavilion | Redevelopment

The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl’s much-loved seafront theatre has been awarded £18m Levelling Up Funding from the UK Government, as a result of Bridgend County Borough Council, working in close partnership with Awen Cultural Trust, demonstrating that the investment would make a visible positive difference to the local area and supporting the creative economy of the region.

The funding will be used to enhance and redevelop the Grade II listed building, which celebrated its 90th anniversary this year, including addressing the condition of its concrete structure, preserving its unique heritage whilst also meeting the needs and aspirations of the community for extended and improved arts, culture and heritage services.

The proposed new facilities include: new function spaces at the esplanade level; new rooftop function and café spaces offering panoramic sea views across the Bristol Channel; new studio theatre and ancillary facilities; increased and improved accessibility including new Changing Places toilet facilities; and new business incubation, workshop and office spaces at street level.