Theatr Clwyd Reviews Summary

Category: Performing arts theater

Address: Raikes Ln, Mold, CH7 1YA, United Kingdom

Phone: +441352344101

Rating: 4.7
based on 180 reviews.

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "Easy to get to. Ample parking."
  • "Cinema in basement with lift access enough for two w/c."
  • "The theatre have done all they can to make you feel safe during these covid times."
  • "The facilities they have in place though are amazing!"
  • "Car parking is plentiful and straightforward, facilities for the disabled are (as you would expect) spot on."
  • "Large car park with underground pedestrian access tunnel into theatre."
  • "Plenty of disabled access in the building."

Cons:

  • "You have to pay for parking."
  • "Parking in the day requires payment by parking meter, make sure you have coins."
  • "The tiny lift does let it down a bit and could do with being made larger."
  • "Only five disabled spaces outside the main exit is hopelessly too few when there is a performance on."
  • "With only one door in and out it's a safety risk."
  • "The closest car park is closed for repair, and there is quite a steep hill from the nearest available."
  • "No car parking nearby meant a longish walk uphill."

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff are helpful and friendly."
  • "Lovely theatre with helpful staff."
  • "The Theatr Clwyd staff were really friendly."
  • "All staff very helpful, welcoming and friendly."
  • "The staff are always welcoming and informative."
  • "Bar was well stocked, and the staff were friendly."
  • "Staff are extremely helpful."

Cons:

  • "The woman was rude to my auntie about how many tickets she had on her phone."
  • "I WROTE TO THE TRUSTEES ABOUT THIS MATTER AND THEY DO NOT EVEN HAVE THE COURTESY TO RESPOND."
  • "The staff are friendly but incredibly slow to serve, so if you want to eat or drink get there in good time."
  • "Then told us in a very stern and rude way to hurry up and take our seats."
  • "Could have made life easier with a steward if only for part guidance."
  • "Had to keep asking people the way to the cinema."
  • "The parking here is really confusing as it says that a parking permit is required, but absolutely nobody else parking there seems to have one."

Facilities and Comfort

Pros:

  • "The toilets were plentiful and the queue moved quickly."
  • "The snacks and drinks are reasonably prices too and accept payment by card!"
  • "Lovely intimate theatre. Easy to get to and a very nice pub opposite."
  • "The outdoor space was also inviting the way it was set up."
  • "The lounge room itself is a cosy relaxed area with a separate bar in."
  • "There's a large disabled/baby changing facility in the gallery area."
  • "Great cafe and shop and always amazing art in the galleries."

Cons:

  • "Seating is wooden seats with very thin cushion provided."
  • "The theatre was really, really cold, never took my coat off all evening."
  • "Facilities are spartan and the bar is like a 1970's working man's club."
  • "Could be warmer temperature, sat there with my thick coat on all through film and an icy cold nose."
  • "The bar area is a little dated but had the usual drinks and snacks on offer."
  • "The seats are very snug, so you end up sitting very close to people."
  • "The seating felt a little cramped."

Performances and Events

Pros:

  • "We really enjoyed the rocknroll panto though I would have liked a bit more slapstick comedy."
  • "Fabulous production of Hamlet."
  • "Even though in a big top this year whilst renovations are completed could not fault show."
  • "Went to watch a pantomime, that impressed going back to watch it again, fantastic staging, sound and lighting."
  • "Six the musical was fantastic. Voices of the Queens and the live band were brilliant."
  • "The productions here are amazing, an Olivier award backs that up."
  • "All of the actors showed humour and amazing musical and instrumental talent."

Cons:

  • "We come here every year for Christmas panto but nothing has ever changed."
  • "The play wasn't really worth the effort."
  • "Rescheduled a show at short notice moved from evening to matinee then omitted to tell me that the cast was changed to the understudies acting was awful."
  • "All of the soft drinks sold in the bar contain artificial sweeteners."
  • "The theatre is temporarily in a giant marquee but remarkably this didn't impair the performance though it was a bit loud."
  • "The play didn't make sense something about cakes and friends, only about 6 children had speaking parts, the rest were just chorus, you couldn't see half the children."
  • "The theatre spaces are in need of a refurb."

Overall Experience

Pros:

  • "Theatre itself offers extensive programme to support local community and further afield."
  • "A wonderful venue with so much variety and choice."
  • "Fantastic theatre! I really love Theatre Clwyd!"
  • "The overall atmosphere is very friendly and lacking in pretension."
  • "Really good creative centre, has an art gallery and holds some interesting exhibitions."
  • "Not only the best theatre in Wales. It's up there as one of the best in the UK."
  • "Amazing theatre in Mold, North Wales."

Cons:

  • "The theatre was really, really cold, never took my coat off all evening."
  • "Seriously needs better air conditioning throughout the theatre."
  • "Some areas of the building were looking a bit tired and in need of TLC."
  • "Toilets never adequate, (the temporary toilets during the facelift are better) and corridors and public areas poorly furnished, drab and oppressive."
  • "The gift shop and cafe also closed before the end of the performance."
  • "The Theatre could really do with some TLC, looks it's age and not wearing it well."
  • "Also while the toilets were plentiful and the queue moved quickly they didn't flush as the water pressure was not enough to refill them."

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