A major theatre restoration project is underway with a North Yorkshire firm playing a pivotal role.
The York Handmade Brick Company has supplied 37,000 specially manufactured bricks for the Theatr Clwyd in North Wales.
This contract was worth £37,000 to York Handmade, based at Alne near Easingwold, one of the leading independent brickmakers in the country.
The regeneration project will be completed this spring, with a grand opening in the summer.
Mark Laksevics, York Handmade’s senior sales manager, commented: “This has been a significant project for us, especially in the context of these challenging economic times.
“We have a proud track record in working with artistic establishments and projects, notably Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, and it has given us great pleasure to be involved in the renaissance of Theatr Clwyd, one of Wales’s finest theatres.
“We believe our bricks are an integral part of the stunning theatre, which will prove to be a major and sustainable community asset.
“We have recently invested £1.5 million in brand-new machinery which has transformed how we make our bricks.”
Andrew Roberts of Theatr Clwyd added: “Theatr Clwyd first opened in 1976 and is currently undergoing a multimillion-pound redevelopment.
“We are thrilled to have been working with York Handmade Brick. They have allowed us to source a brick that matches the originals and helps to maintain the integrity of this Grade II listed building.”