27/09/2024
Work on Cultural Skegness, an East Lindsey District Council led project for the transformation of the historic Embassy Theatre in Skegness, has started on-site, as it aims to bring a new 'culture house concept' to the town.
The redevelopment is designed to help the popular venue, which has been in Skegness since 1926, to expand and adapt to current needs, creating improved, modern, and accessible facilities that will provide residents and visitors with a bigger and better offer of activities and shows to enjoy.
Improvements are based on the founding principles of the 'culture house concept', based on a Scandinavian model aimed at boosting local engagement in the arts and diversifying a venue's offer all year round.
The ambition for the culture house is to create a space to support the exploration and enjoyment of new opportunities and activities for young people and the local community, whilst continuing to develop the creative sector in the Lincolnshire coast, which is already developing and forming new national and international connections, including the Embassy's ongoing partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and its Associate Schools Programme.
The plans for the Towns Fund and Arts Council England funded work received planning permission on 5 September, and include significant upgrades to seating within the auditorium, an extended storage area for staging and equipment, and the creation of a new feature entrance and multi-purpose space to the southern side of the building.
A new external seating area will be introduced, and there will be upgrades to existing changing rooms, lift and toilet areas throughout. The proposals also include new Embassy venue signage on the front of the building.
The development is part of the Skegness Connected Coast Town Deal and Arts Council England's Cultural Development Fund project, which has contributed to a £4.1million total programme of works for the theatre.
Find out more ➡️ https://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/article/27480/Redevelopment-of-Skegness-s-historic-Embassy-Theatre-gets-underway