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The venue is named after [[Adelina Patti]], the great 19th-century [[opera]] [[soprano]]. The building was originally sited in her winter garden at [[Craig-y-Nos Castle|Craig-y-Nos estate]]. Patti donated the building to the city of Swansea in 1918. It is a Grade II [[listed building]]. |
The venue is named after [[Adelina Patti]], the great 19th-century [[opera]] [[soprano]]. The building was originally sited in her winter garden at [[Craig-y-Nos Castle|Craig-y-Nos estate]]. Patti donated the building to the city of Swansea in 1918. It is a Grade II [[listed building]]. |
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The pavilion has undergone a major £3m overhaul after it became clear the building wasn't being utilised to its "full potential". The project is funded by the City & County of Swansea and National Lottery Good Causes. (See news articles below) Work began in late 2007 to extend the Patti Pavilion with a new glass covered wing housing |
The pavilion has undergone a major £3m overhaul after it became clear the building wasn't being utilised to its "full potential". The project is funded by the City & County of Swansea and National Lottery Good Causes. (See news articles below) Work began in late 2007 to extend the Patti Pavilion with a new glass covered wing housing an Indian restaurant.<ref>[http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=12715 Plans to redevelop Patti Pavilion], May 2006</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:40, 9 April 2011
The Patti Pavilion is a venue in Swansea for the performing arts located at Victoria Park to the south west of Swansea city centre. The theatre stages various plays, pantomimes, musical shows and fairs.
The venue is named after Adelina Patti, the great 19th-century opera soprano. The building was originally sited in her winter garden at Craig-y-Nos estate. Patti donated the building to the city of Swansea in 1918. It is a Grade II listed building.
The pavilion has undergone a major £3m overhaul after it became clear the building wasn't being utilised to its "full potential". The project is funded by the City & County of Swansea and National Lottery Good Causes. (See news articles below) Work began in late 2007 to extend the Patti Pavilion with a new glass covered wing housing an Indian restaurant.[1]
References
- ^ Plans to redevelop Patti Pavilion, May 2006
External links
- BBC South West: The story of the Patti Pavillion (sic)
- BBC News: Pavilion set for £3m overhaul
- Children's attraction set for Patti Pavilion, August 2007
- Patti Pavilion in Swansea address and street map
- The refurbished Patti Pavilion Andgreen Properties Limited
- Patti Pavilion Website