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Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Cardiff's new centre for the performing arts
(Words/photos: Mike Slocombe, Sept 2006)

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

Opened in November 2004 - just 33 months after construction had begun - the Millennium Centre is an imposing structure faced with metal, glass and Welsh slate.

A major venue for the performing arts, the centre houses the 1,900-seat Donald Gordon Theatre, the Weston Studio, rehearsals studios and several spaces to eat, drink, relax and watch free entertainment.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

Above the main entrance is a monumental inscription by Welsh writer Gwyneth Lewis, written in both Welsh and English.

The letters say: "In These Stones Horizons Sing - Creu Gwir Fel Gwydr O Ffwrnais Awen."

The architect, Jonathan Adam, explains:

"The monumental inscription is a familiar feature of Roman architecture. The inscription over the entrance of the Wales Millennium Centre is a revival of this classical tradition, and also a recognition of the formative influence of Roman culture upon our nation."

"The inscription is formed by cutting directly through the shell to the theatre. Each letter will be filled with clear glass, to allow those within to see out, and to allow light from the theatre to flood into the forecourt."

"We’re lucky to have two languages; one that we share with half the world and one which belongs just to us. Words in songs, stories and poems have helped to make Wales the proud country that it is."

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Wales Millennium Centre views

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
Under construction, Feb, 2004.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
Under construction, Feb, 2004.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
August 2004 - nearly finished!

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Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
Twilight scene looking towards the bay, with the Millennium Centre to the left. [December 2004]

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
Night view.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

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September 2006 views

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
The booking hall.

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Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
View inside. Free performances take place on a small stage to the left.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
Building close up showing the slate and metal construction.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, docks and Tiger Bay, Cardiff, south Wales
Another internal view.

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