A THEATRE has had a cash injection of £400,000 and has secured an array of top acts for 2021.

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd have put the huge sum into Rhyl Pavilion during its closure period.

Work carried out has been designed to improve the customer experience. A new PA system has been created as well as a full refurbishment of the ground floor and first floor toilets.

The company has also invested in a new ticketing system which will deliver a more modern and efficient booking process for customers.

In addition, theatre goers will have an exciting array of top names to look forward to when they visit the venue next year such as Jimmy Carr, Rob Brydon, Toploader and Blood Brothers.

More than 98 per cent of shows postponed following Covid-19 restrictions have also been rescheduled for next year.

Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “At Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, the safety of our staff and customers is paramount and we will not compromise on the exceptional experience that our customers have come to expect from us across all of our sites. In partnership with Denbighshire County Council, we have used the downtime during lockdown to invest in our facilities to ensure we come back bigger and even stronger next year.

“The closure period has allowed for essential maintenance to be undertaken without disrupting the programme or our valued customers.

“Despite the disappointment this year, staff at the theatre have remained positive, and have worked tirelessly throughout the closure period to secure new dates for postponed shows.

“We have some exciting new developments to look forward to at Rhyl Pavilion and when we have further guidance from the Welsh Government we will update our website and social pages with more information.”

Many theatres and arts organisations across Wales have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 situation.

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd and Denbighshire County Council have worked together to ensure the Pavilion Theatre will reopen in a solid financial position.

Cllr Bobby Feeley, lead member for Wellbeing and Independence, said: “The council are committed to investing in high quality leisure facilities, as we recognise they will play a fundamental part in improving our residents wellbeing, especially now during these difficult times, we continue to work in partnership with Denbighshire Leisure Ltd to make sure these facilities remain sustainable and high quality,”