Futurist Theatre
Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2007
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Summer Seasons of big name stars and companies (The Black & White Minstrels were resident for several years) kept the theatre busy for many years and even now star concerts (Steps, Daniel O' Donnel, Billy Connolly) can result in the 'full house' boards.
In 1968 it was extended and redesigned again. Now operated by Barrie Stead (who also runs the Hollywood Plaza cinema in the town) it seats 2,155 making it the 6th largest theatre outside London. The Futurist presents a Summer Season of live shows with (mainly) one night concerts during the rest of the year although weeks of "Annie", "Godspell", and "Blood Brothers" are being presented this Winter. When there is no live show then films are shown in the UK's largest remaining single screen cinema.
Following major consultation and input from the Town Team, consultants are working on economically feasible plans for the theatre's future
