CARDIGAN’S Theatr Mwldan has re-opening a week tomorrow (Friday, September 3) – but audiences will still have to wear face masks and observer social distancing.

The hugely-popular arts centre venue, which serves a large area of mid and west Wales and presents live performance alongside an extensive cinema programme, has been closed to the public since March 2020.

Mwldan will initially re-open a cinema operation on three days each week, Friday to Sunday, and plan to steadily increase their events over the coming weeks.

“We are delighted to be back after such a long time, and can’t wait to give all our returning customers a huge welcome,” said Mwldan’s chief executive Dilwyn Davies.

“But we are also conscious of our legal responsibilities under the Welsh Government’s regulations at Alert Level Zero to take all reasonable measures to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.

“We have been consulting with our audiences throughout lockdown, and we know that the safety and well-being of our community and our staff must be our top priority. As we reopen, we are asking everyone to work with us to make sure we can provide the safest and most enjoyable experience.”

Mwldan will initially be operating socially-distanced screenings with advanced booking only, and will have many other safety features in place including obligatory face coverings, enhanced cleaning and improved ventilation.

“Re-opening operations does not mean we are out of a dangerous economic position,” added Mr davies.

“Having lost almost all our earned income from the pandemic, we are having to rebuild our business from scratch to secure the vital employment we offer our staff team and the local community.

“We are asking our wonderful loyal audience to get behind us and support our recovery by coming back once we re-open.

“We are determined to do everything we can to build back the Mwldan that everyone loves so much.”

For the first months, Mwldan will be publishing a monthly programme, available in print from local outlets and Mwldan itself, or online at www.mwldan.co.uk

Mwldan’s first live performance will be by award-winning folk duo Spiers and Boden, the founders of the supergroup Bellowhead, on September 29 and there is excitement looking forward to the planned release of the new James Bond movie No Time To Die on September 30.

Audiences for all Mwldan events can book ONLINE via www.mwldan.co.uk 24 hours a day. Mwldan’s box office will be open for limited times each day, between 2pm and 4pm from Tuesday to Sunday on 01239 621200. Messages can be left out of hours, or email boxoffice@mwldan.co.uk