Grove Theatre nears completion (21/12/06)

As 2006 nears completion, so too does the new Grove Theatre. The finishing touches are taking place on the 780-seat theatre for South Bedfordshire District Council before its handover in the New Year from developers CDP.

This final phase of construction will see completion to external landscaping and car parking, seating installation, electrical and mechanical systems testing and cleaning of the building before a full practical handover to the District Council.

Once completed, management operators Leisure Connection will start full operational preparation of the theatre, including recruitment of the remainder of the venues team and furniture installation. A full run through of lighting, sound and staging will also take place and box office and administration functions will soon be provided directly from the theatre itself.

Leisure Connection has already launched its first season brochure and announced its colourful opening show, Joseph. Tickets for shows are on sale through the box office hot line on 01582 60 20 80. You can also book online at www.grovetheatre.co.uk or fill in the booking for on the back of the brochure.

South Bedfordshire District Council is also working with Leisure Connection on a star studded gala performance and a variety of other exciting activities to open and launch this prestigious new venue for the area.