Theatr Clwyd has secured a record-breaking amount of donations for its redevelopment project.

The theatre has raised more than £5.3 million from trusts, foundations, and private donors, the highest figure ever achieved by a Welsh theatre.

Executive director Liam Evans-Ford said: "When you start work towards projects of this scale, the funding is a daunting prospect.

"Indeed, we were advised based on precedent that in Wales we would be unlikely to raise much more than £2 million.

"Due to the amazing people involved in the project, and with the belief and support of high-class funders with a focus on theatre, arts, and social value, our communities will not only have a world-class venue but also an arts space that reimagines what a cultural home could and should be for communities.

"We are deeply grateful to all involved."

The Moondance Foundation has contributed more than £1 million, the largest private donation ever made to a cultural organisation in Wales.

The larger theatre will be named the Moondance Theatre in recognition of this gift.

The Garfield Weston Foundation has donated £500,000 to improve access to the arts, and the second theatre will be named the Weston Theatre in its honour.

The Wolfson Foundation has also contributed £500,000 to ensure world-class facilities and a sustainable building, leading to the new timber foyer being named the Wolfson Foyer.

A private North Wales philanthropist's £500,000 early-stage contribution was a vital catalyst for the project's development.

The indoor and outdoor play areas will be named in recognition of this donation.

Backstage Trust has committed £450,000, and one of the new rehearsal rooms will be named in their honour.

The Foyle Foundation has donated £407,000 to support the Foyle Room, an accessible multi-use space for communities and visitors.

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The National Lottery Heritage Fund has provided nearly £250,000 to make the Grade II listed building access-friendly for the first time.

The Clore Duffield Foundation has committed £100,000 for the Clore Duffield Studio, a space dedicated to the work at Theatr Clwyd with young people.

The Colwinston Charitable Trust’s gift of £100,000 will fund the Colwinston Studio, a dedicated space for children and vulnerable young people.

The Stiwdio Anne Duchess of Westminster has been supported by £100,000 from the Anne Duchess of Westminster’s Fund.

The Welsh Government’s Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme has also contributed £36,905 to support Theatr Clwyd’s green initiatives and sustainability, including a living wall on the building.

Further funding has been received from the Abderrahim Crickmay Foundation, Equity Charitable Trust, and Oakdale Trust.

Theatr Clwyd’s redevelopment is considered one of Wales’ most culturally significant projects.

The project will deliver an improved visitor experience, dedicated spaces for community and engagement programmes, and enhanced income-generating facilities, all within a greener, more efficient building.

Further details on the capital redevelopment can be found on Theatr Clwyd’s website.

The redevelopment plans also include a writer's room, named the Emlyn Williams Writers Room, after the celebrated Welsh playwright.