The Tabernacle, Machynlleth facts for kids
The Tabernacle (Welsh: Y Tabernacl) is a cool place in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, where you can enjoy all sorts of performances and art. It used to be an old church, a Wesleyan chapel, but it was changed into an arts centre in the mid-1980s. It first opened its doors as a performing arts space in 1986. Since then, the Museum of Modern Art has grown right next to it, offering six different rooms to explore art.
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The Tabernacle: A Hub for Arts and Culture
What is The Tabernacle?
The Tabernacle is a lively centre for the performing arts. This means it's a place where you can see live shows, listen to music, and watch plays. It was once a church, but it was carefully changed into the amazing arts venue you see today. This transformation happened in the 1980s, giving the old building a new purpose.
Inside The Tabernacle's Auditorium
The main hall at The Tabernacle is called the Auditorium. It's big enough to seat 350 people! Many different events happen here. You can listen to beautiful chamber music (played by a small group of musicians) or choral music (sung by a choir). It also hosts exciting drama shows, interesting lectures, and important conferences.
The Auditorium has special features like booths for translating languages, a fancy grand piano, and equipment for recording performances. It even has a screen for showing movies! In the entrance area, there's a bar where you can get refreshments. Other parts of The Tabernacle include music teaching rooms and an art studio, which are located in a building called Ty Llyfnant. There's also a room called the Green Room, which is used for language classes.
The Machynlleth Festival
Every year, usually in late August, a special event called the Machynlleth Festival takes place. The main performances and activities for this festival are held right here in The Tabernacle's Auditorium. It's a big event that brings lots of people to Machynlleth to enjoy music and arts.
MOMA Machynlleth
The group that owns and runs The Tabernacle is now known as "MOMA Machynlleth." This name came about after they received a special approval from the Welsh Government's Museums, Archives and Libraries Division in 2016. This accreditation means they meet high standards for museums and art spaces.
See also
- Machynlleth Festival
- Hallstatt Lecture
- MOMA, Wales
External links
- Official Webpage: http://momawales.org.uk
