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Historic Lincolnshire Theatre Awarded £1M Grant for Transformation
25 Aug
Summary
- £1M grant from Historic England for Sessions House theatre
- £5M from Levelling Up Fund to revamp the Grade II-listed venue
- Venue to reopen as community hub celebrating art and culture
In a significant boost for the cultural landscape of Lincolnshire, the historic Sessions House theatre in Spilsby is set to undergo a major transformation. The Grade II-listed venue has been awarded a £1 million grant from Historic England, adding to the £5 million it has already received from the government's Levelling Up Fund.
The Sessions House has been on the Theatres Trust's at-risk register since 2015, but the influx of funding will now allow it to reopen as a vibrant community hub celebrating art and culture. East Lindsey District Councillor Graham Marsh described the venue as a "key part of the community" and expressed excitement that the investment will "bring life back" into the building.
The revamp of the Sessions House is a testament to the ongoing efforts to revitalize the region's cultural heritage. The project is expected to breathe new life into the historic theatre, providing a space for the local community to engage with the arts and foster a sense of cultural identity.
