What does the Wales Millennium Centre say?

What does the Wales Millennium Centre say?

Creu Gwir fel Gwydr o Ffwrnais Awen (Translation: ‘Creating truth like glass from inspiration’s furnace’.) I wanted the words to reflect the architecture of the building.

What is the Millennium Centre famous for?

Wales Millennium Centre opened in 2004 and has already established its reputation as one of the world’s most iconic arts and cultural destinations. The vision of the Centre is to be an internationally significant cultural landmark and centre for the performing arts, renowned for inspiration, excellence and leadership.

In which UK city would you find the Wales Millennium Centre?

Situated on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, you can find your way to Wales Millennium Centre by car, train, bus, bike or even boat.

What is the biggest theatre in Wales?

Our main space, the Donald Gordon Theatre, is the second largest stage in Europe and among the best theatres in the world.

What do the words on the Millennium Centre mean?

On the front of the WMC, cut directly into the steel façade in large Celtic lettering, is the inscription “CREU GWIR GWYDR O FFWRNAIS AWEN,” which translated into English means “Truth is as clear as glass forged in the flames of inspiration.”

Who owns the Wales Millennium Centre?

Aviva Investors
Wales Millennium Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru) is an arts centre located in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The site covers a total area of 4.7 acres (1.9 ha)….Wales Millennium Centre.

What does it say on the front of the Cardiff Millennium Centre?

CREU GWIR GWYDR O FFWRNAIS AWEN
On the front of the WMC, cut directly into the steel façade in large Celtic lettering, is the inscription “CREU GWIR GWYDR O FFWRNAIS AWEN,” which translated into English means “Truth is as clear as glass forged in the flames of inspiration.”

How much did it cost to build the Wales Millennium Centre?

£106.2 million
Wales Millennium Centre (Welsh: Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru) is an arts centre located in the Cardiff Bay area of Cardiff, Wales. The site covers a total area of 4.7 acres (1.9 ha)….Wales Millennium Centre.

What is the Wales Millennium Centre made of?

The building was designed to reflect the many different parts of Wales with local Welsh materials that dominate its history: slate, metal, wood and glass. All the materials used come from Wales; the WMC was built from 1,350 tonnes of Welsh slate, 300,000 concrete blocks, and a million metres of electric cable.

How many seats does the Wales Millennium Centre Donald Gordon Theatre have?

2,497 seats
The main theatre, the Donald Gordon Theatre, has 2,497 seats, the BBC Hoddinott Hall 350 and the Weston Studio Theatre 250….Wales Millennium Centre.