It's hard to believe that we've turned fifteen. Productions and people come and go but this iconic building remains, as a home for the arts in Wales.
Today is actually our official 15th birthday. Back in November 2004 we ran a staff competition to unlock the doors, won by Janet Thickpenny who had the honour of turning the key on her 40th birthday (just ahead of the official opening by the Queen) and Janet is still here, working in Customer Experience.
Every time I walk into the auditorium I feel uplifted.
Janet Thickpenny
There are far too many incredible moments to share in just one blog but here are a few highlights from our incredible journey so far.
Gwaith adeiladu cynnar ym Mae Caerdydd/ Early construction in Cardiff Bay
Y canwr opera, Syr Bryn Terfel yn Theatr Donald Gordon/ Bryn Terfel inside the Donald Gordon Theatre
Glanfa’n cael ei adeiladu/ The Glanfa foyer under construction
Yr arysgrif eiconig ar flaen yr adeilad/ The icon inscription on the front of the building
Janet Thickpenny’n agor yr adeilad/ Janet Thickpenny unlocking the building
Y noson agoriadol ym Mhlas Roald Dahl/ Opening night in Roald Dahl Plas
Y Frenhines yn arwyddo’n llyfr ymwelwyr/ The Queen signing our guest book
Tân gwyllt ar ein pen-blwydd yn 10 oed/ Fireworks on our 10th anniversary