The Blackburn Empire Theatre seeks approval to transform a storeroom into a dance studio
Blackburn: A storeroom at the Blackburn Empire Theatre might become a dance studio. The theatre is located on Aqueduct Road in Ewood. They’ve applied for permission to change the empty space into a rehearsal room.
The plan includes turning a large storage area into a dance studio. They want to add a new reception office and entrance. This space has been unused for years, so it’s exciting to see it get a new purpose.
To make this happen, they’ll remove a big shuttered door leading to the car park. They’ll also create a separate entrance for the new studio. The storage area will be completely refurbished to fit its new role.
A spokesperson for the theatre said this change supports community arts. They want to encourage more people to participate in performances. The room has just been sitting there, so it’s great to see it used again.
If approved, the new studio will be perfect for theatre groups. It will have all the necessary facilities, including new flooring. The theatre has been working hard to improve its existing spaces over the past few years.
They’ve already transformed the main bar and the Volunteers’ Bar. The public areas in the main theatre have also been updated. Next, they plan to improve the toilet facilities in the bar area.
The Berry Room, named after a former chairman, has also been revamped. It now has new flooring and portable mirrors. This space is great for both rehearsals and performances, making it more versatile.
By adding more rehearsal rooms, the theatre hopes to attract more performers. The arts are facing challenges, so the Empire Theatre is a vital community hub. This new space will help meet the growing demand for performance opportunities.
This is just one part of their ongoing development plans. They have more exciting projects in the works for the future.
