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Raac: Harlequin Theatre to be closed for some time, says council | Raac: Harlequin Theatre to be closed for some time, says council |
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The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has been shut since 26 September | The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has been shut since 26 September |
The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has been shut since 26 September | |
A Redhill theatre will remain closed "for some time" due to unstable concrete being found, according to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. | A Redhill theatre will remain closed "for some time" due to unstable concrete being found, according to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council. |
The Harlequin Theatre shut in September after the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). | The Harlequin Theatre shut in September after the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). |
In December, the venue's pantomime was moved to a big top in Redhill Memorial Park. | In December, the venue's pantomime was moved to a big top in Redhill Memorial Park. |
Reigate and Banstead council said it is now exploring its options for the rest of the spring and into the summer. | Reigate and Banstead council said it is now exploring its options for the rest of the spring and into the summer. |
This was due to "the extensive presence" of Raac, it said. | This was due to "the extensive presence" of Raac, it said. |
The authority said the theatre would have a presence in the Belfry Shopping Centre, and said it was "exploring sharing space at alternative local venues and potentially expanding The Harlequin Outdoors offer during the summer months". | The authority said the theatre would have a presence in the Belfry Shopping Centre, and said it was "exploring sharing space at alternative local venues and potentially expanding The Harlequin Outdoors offer during the summer months". |
Council leader Richard Biggs said: "We are very grateful for the support and patience we've received on this journey so far, from our loyal customers, community partners and production companies. | Council leader Richard Biggs said: "We are very grateful for the support and patience we've received on this journey so far, from our loyal customers, community partners and production companies. |
"It has been a challenge but the success of the Big Top panto is testament to what can be achieved and I'm excited about the new opportunities." | "It has been a challenge but the success of the Big Top panto is testament to what can be achieved and I'm excited about the new opportunities." |
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Reigate and Banstead Borough Council | Reigate and Banstead Borough Council |
Raac | Raac |
Redhill | Redhill |