Documenting the Renovations at Theatr Clwyd

I attended my first Environmental Group meeting for Theatr Clwyd on 9th December. I’m hoping by participating in the group, hearing the ideas and projects taken forward, it will inform my research; especially, around the theatre’s aim of sustainability.  Purpose of the Group: Theatr Clwyd was the first theatre in Wales to have an environmental policy and it needs revising. Instead of having one individual set the task to do this the group will revise the policy and implement initiatives. Under the capital redevelopment and renovations, the building will be much more eco-friendly and green. The group will discuss ways that all the departments can work towards having the greenest working practices that are possible. The collective responsibility is on the whole theatre to work towards the aim of being sustainable. The theatre is looking at the Theatre Green Book initiative for guidance on improving all aspects of the theatre. “The Green Book is an initiative by the whole of theatre –...

What is it? Bright Sparks in an unusual STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) workshop delivered and produced by the Creative Engagement team from Theatr Clwyd in partnership with Bangor University’s Reaching Wider Partnership who designed the programme and funded through the Scottish Power Foundation. It brings theatre to the classroom and makes learning fun. My Experience I attended two of the sessions at a primary school in Denbigh. The workshop began with Emyr John, an associate in the Creative Engagement team at Theatr Clwyd, giving an introduction into the workshop. What STEM stands for etc, this is interrupted by Professor Sparky and his niece Erica. Erica wants to become a professor herself but has failed all her STEM exams. She has one last chance at passing. The workshop and follow up session engage the students to help Erica through experiments and peer learning to pass her exam, showing them that they too can succeed.  The workshop: Starting with warm up exe...