Phyllis Maud Performance Space | |
Address: | Alexandra Road |
City: | Newport |
Country: | Wales |
Designation: | Grade II listed |
Coordinates: | 51.5638°N -2.9881°W |
Owner: | Janet Martin |
Capacity: | 25–35 |
Type: | Non-profit producing theatre |
Yearsactive: | 2019 – present |
Rebuilt: | 2018 |
The Phyllis Maud Performance Space is a Grade II listed former public toilet in Newport, South Wales.
The building ceased to operate as a public convenience in 2006.[1] 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.[2] However, the successful bidder then pulled out, and Janet Martin subsequently purchased the building from the council for £15,000.[3] [4]
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.[5]
Owner Janet Martin is also responsible for other arts venues including the Robbins Lane Studios and Barnabas Arts House. The venue opened in April 2019.[6] The opening was attended by around 100 people.[7]