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- Rhyl Journal
Rhyl Liberty Players to host fundraiser to ‘save our roof'
The group has been a part of Rhyl's arts and theatre scene for more than 80 years, and is calling on the community for support as it hosts a 'save our roof' fundraiser on Friday, June 13.
Its workshop is based on Victoria Road, with the roof predicted to cost about £20,000 to replace.
Proceeds from this event will go towards paying for a structural engineer, and any additional costs associated with these first steps.
The event, a live music quiz night, will be held at Deutch's Bar on Wellington Road, starting at 7.30pm, and will feature music trivia, raffles, karaoke and classic pub games like 'guess what's in the jar.'
Tickets cost £5 per person, payable on arrival, and guests are encouraged to bring a dish of food to share.
Paula Devlin, a trustee of the group, said: 'This fundraiser comes at a crucial time for the group.
'Our long-standing workshop, first purchased in 1970 through community fundraising efforts, has suffered considerable storm damage over the past two winters.
Damage to Rhyl Liberty Players' workshop (Image: Paula Devlin) 'After patching the roof to keep it watertight, it has now reached the end of its life, and the Liberty Players are aiming to raise the funds needed for a full replacement.
'The building itself is needing a lot of TLC - we even had a wall blow down last winter. We started with one problem, which has now escalated to more problems.
'The workshop is an essential space for the Liberty Players, housing our costumes, props, and tools for building stage sets.
'Without it, our vibrant productions, which have brought joy to generations of local theatregoers, would be under threat.'
In addition to the quiz night, the group is gearing up for its next production, The Wind in the Willows, at the Little Theatre in Rhyl, from October 30 to November 1.
Ahead of this, the group will be holding a workshop on June 2, followed by open auditions on June 9, both at the ASK Centre on Water Street, starting at 7.30pm.
Rehearsals take place every Monday and Thursday at either the ASK Centre or the Little Theatre, and new members are always welcome.
Paula added: 'For those who've enjoyed the Liberty Players' performances over the decades, this is a perfect opportunity to give something back — and enjoy a fantastic evening in the process.
'Let's come together to help keep the roof over our heads… literally!
"If people would like to make a donation but are unable to attend the event, they can contact us via our website and we will get back to them with how to make donations."
