A popular theatre in Ipswich hopes its plans for a £3m refurbishment will allow the future and past to merge and offer a better audience experience. Picture: Ipswich Borough CouncilThe largest changes would be backstage, in the inner foyer, known as the crush hall, and the upstairs bar, known as the circle bar. We want to reduce service time at the bars, and we want to make the theatre a bit more welcoming. “Our current facilities work, but we need to move with the times.”The main foyer's bar will be increased in size. Picture: Ash JonesOne of the major changes is a more modular backstage room, which will link into the main theatre itself and is estimated to cost about £415,000.

Source: The Times July 03, 2023 10:02 UTC