Construction hoardings at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, have now been removed, revealing how work is progressing to transform future visits to the venue. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top live performing arts venues in the region. Funding from the Government’s Future High… read more … about Improved access takes centre stage in theatre work>>
Work to enhance the Victoria Theatre in Halifax has reached a key milestone, with structural work now complete to link the foyer to the former box office and vacant shop unit, to create a new café and bar. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of… read more … about Works shine a spotlight on Halifax’s heritage buildings>>
Work to transform the Victoria Theatre in Halifax is soon due to start, aimed at ensuring that more people can enjoy all that the theatre has to offer. The work, which is funded by the UK Government’s Future High Streets Fund, is set to begin, with Calderdale Council appointing the construction company Morris and Spottiswood… read more … about Curtain up on theatre improvement work>>
Plans to improve the facilities and visitor experience at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax are moving forward, with planning approval granted and a contractor for the works due to be appointed this autumn. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top events venues in… read more … about Stage is set for theatre improvements>>
Young people in Calderdale have been enjoying exciting activities, all including a free, nutritious hot meal, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, Calderdale Council works with local providers to put together a programme of events for school children aged between 5 and… read more … about Supporting a Healthy Holiday season>>
The Victoria Theatre in Halifax is among 925 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The Calderdale Council-owned theatre has been awarded £160,000 from the third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. This award will help The Victoria Theatre to safeguard the critical festive season and… read more … about Funding boost for The Victoria Theatre>>
Following the confirmation from the Prime Minister that the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown will go ahead as planned from Monday 17 May, Calderdale Council is reviewing the impact on its services. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “Step 3 of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown sees… read more … about Safely welcoming the further easing of restrictions>>
The Victoria Theatre Halifax has been awarded £301,330 from the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, to help face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure it has a sustainable future. The Victoria Theatre is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving this urgently needed support. £257 million of… read more … about Lifeline grant for The Victoria Theatre Halifax>>
The focus at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax might normally be the stage, but the building itself is now getting some attention, as repairs are being made to the roof. The Victoria Theatre was built in the late 19th Century, with the foundation stone laid in 1899. As is common in buildings of this age,… read more … about Theatre repairs take centre stage>>
