The Lyric

The Lyric Welcome to The Lyric. Carmarthen's beautiful grade-ll listed theatre with a lively programme of shows

The Lyric Theatre was originally the town house of the Scurlock family, and this is where Sir Richard Steele founder of The Spectator died in 1729. In 1935 the building was refurbished to seat 1,000 cinema, in the 'moderne' style with Art Deco detailing. The Lyric Cinema was empty and desolate during the period 1980-86 when it was suggested that it should be redeveloped into a theatre. A refurbishment then took place which made the building the (then) fourth largest theatre in Wales. As part of the refurbishment programme a new fly tower was built along with an orchestra pit and a backstage extension for wardrobe and dressing rooms. Within the auditorium the existing circle was considered to be too high so a smaller dress circle, with 80 seats, was built in front of the film projection box, the old circle becoming the upper circle. In 2007 another refurbishment took place that included new seating in the auditorium and improvements to the technical facilities and back stage areas. As well as this a 1st floor was built above the dressing rooms to allow space for a large studio space that can accommodate workshops and classes as well as doubling up as another dressing room. After this project the Lyric is able to accommodate breath-taking ballet and full-scale stage productions, it can also be converted into an intimate cabaret venue with candle-lit tables to bring you exciting events such as Comedy Clubs, Burlesque nights and small scale theatre. Roedd Theatr y Lyric yn wreiddiol tŷ tref y teulu Scurlock, a dyma lle bu farw Syr Richard Steele sylfaenydd The Spectator yn 1729. Yn 1935 cafodd yr adeilad ei adnewyddu i sinema, yn arddull 'moderne' â Art Deco. Roedd y Lyric yn wag a diffaith yn ystod cyfnod rhwng 1980-1986 pan awgrymwyd y dylid ei ailddatblygu yn theatr. Yna cafwyd adnewyddiad i theatr (ar y pryd) y bedwerydd mwyaf yng Nghymru. Fel rhan o'r rhaglen adnewyddiad fe welwyd tŵr hedfan newydd ei adeiladu ynghyd â phwll cerddorfa ac estyniad cefn llwyfan ar gyfer ystafelloedd cwpwrdd dillad a gwisgo. O fewn yr awditoriwm yr oedd y cylch presennol yn rhy uchel ac fe adeladwyd lefel mezzanine gyda 80 o seddi o flaen y bocs amcanestyniad ffilm, a’r hen gylch yn dod yn cylch uchaf. Yn 2007 fe welwyd adnewyddiad arall lle roedd yn cynnwys seddi newydd yn yr awditoriwm a gwelliannau i'r cyfleusterau technegol ac ardaloedd cefn llwyfan. Yn ogystal â hyn fe adeladwyd llawr cyntaf uwchben yr ystafelloedd gwisgo i ganiatáu lle i ofod stiwdio fawr sy'n gallu cael ei defnyddio i ddarparu gweithdai a dosbarthiadau yn ogystal â dyblu fel ystafell wisgo arall. Ar ôl y prosiect llwyddianus hwn mae’r Lyric yn awr yn gallu llwyfannu perfformiadau syfrdanol a chynyrchiadau llwyfan ar raddfa lawn Gall yr awditorium hefyd gael ei drosi i mewn i leoliad cabaret fach i ddod a perfformiadau megis Clybiau Comedi, nosweithiau Burlesque a theatr graddfa fach.

16/09/2026

The Nutcracker ✨
20th Anniversary UK Tour 2026

Mae'r clasur Nadolig yn dychwelyd! The beloved magical ballet returns!

❄The Nutcracker
📍Lyric, Caerfyrddin | Carmarthen
📅17 Hydref | October 7:30pm
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Crown Ballet

10/09/2026

🎭 PANTO CAST ANNOUNCEMENT - PART 1! 🎭

🎭 CYHOEDDIAD CAST PANTO - RHAN 1! 🎭

Gyda dim ond 3 mis i fynd nes bydd Dick Whittington yn hwylio i’r llwyfan y Lyric y Nadolig hwn, mae’n bryd cwrdd â sêr pantomeim arbennig eleni!

🌟 Rydym wrth ein bodd yn croesawu’n ôl yr actor, canwr a chyflwynydd o Sir Gaerfyrddin, Gareth Elis, sy’n dychwelyd i’r Lyric i ymgymryd â’r rôl deitl fel Dick Whittington.

🌟 Yn ymuno ag ef ar ei antur gyffrous bydd Alice Mayer, actor-gerddor o Ynys Môn. Bydd hi’n chwarae rhan Alice Fitzwarren, a gyda’i gilydd byddant yn cychwyn ar daith llawn chwerthin, cyffro, cyfeillgarwch a hwyl yr ŵyl!

🎟️ Archebwch nawr ac arbedwch!
Mae prisiau tocynnau’r panto wedi’u rhewi ar gyfraddau’r llynedd, ond dim ond tan 1 Hydref. Peidiwch â cholli’ch cyfle i sicrhau’r seddi gorau am y pris gorau.

👉 Dysgwch fwy a bwciwch eich tocynnau yma ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/53pr3s62

Byddwn yn datgelu dau aelod arall o'r cast yr wythnos nesaf...

🐱⚓💰🐀💰⚓🐱🐀

With just 3 months to go until Dick Whittington sails into the Lyric this Christmas, it’s time to meet the stars of this year’s spectacular pantomime!

🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome back Carmarthenshire-born actor, singer and presenter Gareth Elis, who returns to the Lyric to take on the title role of Dick Whittington.

🌟 Joining him on his epic adventure is an actor-musician from Anglesey, Alice Mayer, who stars as Alice Fitzwarren. Together, they’ll set off on a journey packed with laughter, excitement, friendship and plenty of festive fun!

🎟️ Book now and save!
Panto ticket prices are frozen at last year’s rates, but only until 1 October. Don’t miss your chance to secure the best seats at the best price.

👉 Find out more and book your tickets here ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/9nxmw58j

We'll reveal another two cast members next week...

🪙Dick Whittington🪙
📍 Lyric, Caerfyrddin | Carmarthen
📅 10 - 28 Rhagfyr | December

10/09/2026
Brysiwch! Dim ond ychydig docynnau ar ôl.Be quick! Last few tickets left ⬇Mike Wozniak: The Bench18 Medi | September 7:3...
08/09/2026

Brysiwch! Dim ond ychydig docynnau ar ôl.
Be quick! Last few tickets left ⬇

Mike Wozniak: The Bench
18 Medi | September 7:30pm
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05/09/2026

Dewch gyda ni fis Hydref hwn i fyd o blu eira, brwydrau hudolus, a lle llawn losin 🍬❄️

This October, come with us to a world of snowflakes, magical battles, and the sparkling Kingdom of Sweets 🍭

Mae Crown Ballet yn ailgyflwyno'i gynhyrchiad disglair o The Nutcracker, campwaith bythol Tchaikovsky.

Crown Ballet returns with its dazzling production of The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece.

⭐The Nutcracker
📍Lyric, Caerfyrddin | Carmarthen
📅17 Hydref | October 7:30pm
🎟 tinyurl.com/5x3ywv52

Crown Ballet

04/09/2026

O'r curiad cyntaf i'r nodyn diwethaf, bydd Emerald Storm yn siŵr o'ch cael ar eich traed ⚡

From the first beat to the final note, Emerald Storm will have you on your feet ⚡

Coreograffi trydanol, llwyfannu syfrdanol a lleisiau byw anhygoel.
Electrifying choreography, stunning staging and incredible live vocals.

⭐Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm
📅7 Hydref | October 7:30pm
🎟 tinyurl.com/3tdjx9c9

Tom Ball

04/09/2026

📢Tocynnau ychwanegol wedi'u rhyddhau! Extra seats released!

⭐Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with The Voice
📅1 Hydref | October 7:30pm
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Cipolwg gynta' tu mewn i ystafell ymarfer Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd 👀 Take a look inside the Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd reh...
03/09/2026

Cipolwg gynta' tu mewn i ystafell ymarfer Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd 👀 Take a look inside the Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd rehearsal room.

⭐Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd
📅13 Hydref | October 11:30pm (Ysgolion | Schools) & 7:30pm
Sioe Gymraeg | Welsh Language
Gyda chapsiynau Cymraeg a Saesneg | With Welsh and English captions
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02/09/2026

Yn dod i'r Lyric ym mis Hydref | Coming to The Lyric this October:

⚡Wythnos Yng Nghymru Fydd

📅13 Hydref | October 11:30pm (Ysgolion | Schools) & 7:30pm
Sioe Gymraeg | Welsh Language
🎟 tinyurl.com/3hhe659h

Address

8 King Street
Carmarthen
SA311BD

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+443452263510

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