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Curtain call for theatre

Published date: 21 September 2011 |
Published by: Iwan Berry


 

THE curtain call has come for a theatre after a £750,000 renovation.

Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, opened its doors to the public after nearly a year of renovation work, which transformed the 125 year old building. The theatre now has a new glass frontage with the original sandstone brickwork and improved disabled access.

There is a ground-floor bar and a large community room on the first floor, which has already been booked for group meetings and similar events.

The theatre began its new season with a performance of Godspell, which saw residents and drama lovers return to the building in their hundreds.

Theatre Manager Phil Batty said: "The job's a good one - we've been opening the doors during the day and starting to bring people to the theatre as a social meeting place. It's a focal point because of its location, and everyone loves it."

Commercial film releases will continue at the theatre's cinema, as well as film club evenings.

A community event of traditional Welsh folk and choral music will be held on the evening of Thursday September 22 to celebrate the re-opening, and theatre patron Terry Jones will cut the ribbon at an official opening of the building on October 15.
 

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