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We’re excited to announce we’ve moved a step closer to transforming Telford Theatre after submitting plans for approval.

We’ve received £15.5m from central government’s Levelling Up Fund and have topped up the total funding investment to £21.07m for the project which will be used to rebuild, remodel and expand the theatre.

Plans have been drawn up following a series of consultations with residents, businesses, stakeholders and theatre patrons, which have included public events and community surveys.

The majority of the theatre will be completely rebuilt, transforming both the exterior and interior, and creating a new customer experience.

You can read more and find out more about the plans here: Plans to transform Telford Theatre are submitted | Newsroom

The current theatre building is now nearly 60 years old and requires significant maintenance and upgrade in the next few years. The Levelling Up Funding is enabling us to largely rebuild, remodel and expand the theatre, with new entrances including one adjacent to the car park. This will ensure there is a modern theatre in Oakengates for many years to come.

This project complements the Telford Towns Fund Oakengates Theatre Quarter project, turning a 1960s precinct into a modern and welcoming visitor experience.

By drawing more people to Oakengates, our aim is to boost both daytime and evening economic activity, participation in culture and stimulate further investment to support the visitor economy in Oakengates and across the Borough.

The latest news and timeline can be seen here