We are proud to have music, dance, theatre and training groups in residency at The Gate. Some of them are based in the building, others use our facilities for rehearsals and performance.
Harnisch Lacey Dance Theatre
Harnisch Lacey Dance Theatre is currently resident dance company at The Gate. As part of this partnership HLDT offers community and professional development dance classes, with the ethos of providing accesible high quality work for all. The company is comprised of innovative dancers and associate artists working on a project basis.
Mavron Quartet
Formed in 2002, the Mavron Quartet is Wales’ leading string quartet. Currently the Quartet enjoys two local residencies, a long running residency at The Gate Arts Centre and since 2010, at the National Concert Hall of Wales, St David’s Hall. Their concert series at The Gate sees the Mavrons continue their passion for performing mainstream repertoire alongside contemporary works. This series also includes an evening recital of light classics and popular favourites. To compliment their busy educational and outreach programmes supported by Live Music Now and the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust, the Quartet gives half-term family concerts. These are fun, educational and interactive experiences to be enjoyed by all the family.
Photo: Joanne Sutton
For details of future appearances at The Gate please click here.
Cardiff Sinfonietta
The Cardiff Sinfonietta performer its first concert at The Gate in 2005 and was received with a standing ovation. This marked the start of a successful relationship between the orchestra and The Gate as a venue. Since then the orchestra, under the leadership of Jonathan Mann and consisting of music students and former members of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales have performed some exciting repertoire, including symphonies by Dvorak and Tchaikovsky.
Crossed Wires Dance Collective
Crossed Wires are a group of enthusiastic dancers working collaboratively to produce performance work. Rehearsals are relaxed and friendly, engaging dancers with a range of experience in an exploration of expression through movement.
