Spilsby Theatre Auditorium Closed After Safety Concerns

The auditorium of Spilsby Theatre has been closed down on safety grounds following a building survey.

Trustees of the Dandelion Trust (the organisation running the theatre) have had to take this decision in the interest of public safety following the results of a building survey. At this stage it is not known how long the auditorium will be closed but those involved with the theatre are doing everything to reopen as soon as possible.

The theatre bar is not affected and will still be in use.

Bruce Knight said: “Trustees of the Dandelion Trust, the organisation running the theatre, have had to take this decision in the interest of public safety following the results of a building survey.

“At this stage we do not know how long the auditorium will be closed. We will be doing everything we can to reopen as soon as possible. I am exploring possibilities of how events can take place in the bar or other parts of the building and talking to artists to to ensure we can avoid cancelations. The show must go on.”

The theatre is holding two events this week:

Norsesome from Temple Theatre a Monty-Pythonesque comedy about Viking gods is on Friday, (May 8) 7.30pm. Tickets £12/£10 Local with Bruce live music fundraiser in aid of Drugs in Lincs takes place on Saturday from 8pm. The line up includes Autumn Storm (classic rock), cool jazzy vocals and ukulele combo The Outdoor Cats and folk singer/songwriter Greg Hulks. £6 entry.

Booking is recommended as the seating capacity will now be reduced. For more information visit www.spilsbytheatre.com

Updated:

A charity concert due to take place at Spilsby Theatre has been cancelled due to safety concerns.

The concert in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust featuring Abi Moore, Kelly Oliver and Shauna-lea Dawson had been due to take place on Friday, June 5.

However, Abi and Shauna-lea will be playing in the theatre bar on the night. The theatre will be releasing information about ticket arrangements in due course.