Phyllis_Maud_Performance_Space

Phyllis Maud Performance Space

Phyllis Maud Performance Space

Historic building in Newport, Wales

The Phyllis Maud Performance Space is a Grade II listed former public toilet in Newport, South Wales.[1]

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History

The building ceased to operate as a public convenience in 2006.[2] In September 2017, the former public toilet on Alexandra Road was sold at auction for £31,500 to a bidder who planned to turn the building into a cafe.[3] However, the successful bidder then pulled out, and Janet Martin subsequently purchased the building from the council for £15,000.[4][5]

In June 2018 the local council approved plans to convert the space into a 25-seat theatre, which they considered would be a positive addition to an area "in need of both physical and social regeneration". Janet Martin decided to name the venue after her late aunt.[6]

Owner Janet Martin is also responsible for other arts venues including the Robbins Lane Studios and Barnabas Arts House.[2] The venue opened in April 2019.[7] The opening was attended by around 100 people.[8]

References

  1. [1]
    Cadw. "Public Conveniences (Grade II) (18177)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
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    "Public toilet could become theatre". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
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    "New owner derelict toilet block in Pill wants to turn it into a coffee shop". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
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    "Listed toilet block spectacularly transformed into performance space after £40k revamp". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
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    "Art Deco style toilet block going to auction with no chain". Out News. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
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    "Theatre plan for toilet approved". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
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    "Former city 'eyesore' transformed into theatre will soon be opening". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
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    "Crowds descend for unveiling of new theatre converted from derelict toilet block". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
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