Caird Theatre

About

The Caird Theatre, part of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, is an intimate and versatile “black box” performance space designed for immersive and experimental work. Seating up to around 50 people, it offers a flexible layout that can be adapted to suit theatre, music, and interdisciplinary productions, fostering a close connection between performers and audience. Located within the college’s striking contemporary campus on the edge of Bute Park, the Caird provides a professional‑standard environment for students to develop their craft while also hosting public performances, rehearsals, and showcases. Its scale and adaptability make it ideal for innovative staging and new writing, encouraging creative risk‑taking in a supportive setting. As part of Wales’s national conservatoire, the Caird Theatre plays a vital role in nurturing emerging talent and enriching Cardiff’s cultural scene, offering audiences the chance to experience fresh, boundary‑pushing work in an engaging, up‑close atmosphere.

Cardiff Wales

Location

The Caird Studio is a small, flexible ‘black box’ performance and rehearsal space located within the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff. The college itself sits in the scenic Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER, just a five-minute walk from Cardiff city centre and near Cardiff Castle. The Caird Studio offers an intimate setting with flexible seating for up to 50 people, ideal for immersive performances. Nearby, visitors can explore the grand Cardiff Castle and its grounds, Bute Park’s extensive green spaces, and the vibrant city centre with shops, restaurants, and bars. The college is part of a renowned cultural and education quarter, making this theatre space well placed for arts lovers and city explorers alike.The Corpus Clock in Cambridge is located at the junction of Bene’t Street and Trumpington Street, outside the Taylor Library of Corpus Christi College, facing King's Parade. Nearby, visitors can explore historic King's College and King's College Chapel, bustling Market Square, the Fitzwilliam Museum, and the vibrant Cambridge city centre, making it a central point to discover Cambridge’s rich architecture and university heritage.