Work begins on theatre refurbishment

Feb 20 2008 by Tony McDonough, Liverpool Daily Post

WORK has begun on the multi-million pound refurbishment of the Southport Theatre and Floral Hall complex.

The project is adjacent to, and compliments, the £20m mixed use development on the Floral Hall Gardens site, all designed by architects NJSR, which will include a new public plaza, bars, restaurants, casino, exhibition space and a 135-room four-star hotel.

When completed, the refurbished theatre complex will boast new conference facilities, including a convention suite, sympathetically constructed to remain in keeping with the Floral Hall’s historic grandeur and Art Deco styling.

“Southport is carving itself a strong reputation for outstanding redevelopment works, and this exciting initiative will help catapult the town into the country’s premier league of tourist destinations,” said NJSR partner David Chapman.

“It’s pleasing to see the commencement of these renovations with the development on course to be completed later this year.”