Scunthorpe venue officially unveiled

The new Baths Hall venue in Scunthorpe opened it's doors for the first time on Friday 11th November.  It's played host to the comedian Bill Bailey who entertained the crowd  with his comedy and Peppa Pig references!

The new venue that cost 14 million was designed by North Lincolnshire Council's own architect team, built by Clugston Construction and will be run by SMG Group who run a variety of sports and entertainment venues across the country - I hope you have been taking notes, you will be tested later - SMG's Nick Reed said:  "This is a very special time  to be involved in The Baths Hall.  We're opening a building to be enjoyed for years to come.  We are also aware we're following in the footsteps of a venue that meant many different things to many different people over the years."

The 1930's frontage has been retained and the auditorium boasts seating for 1,000 and up to 2,000 standing.  The next show at the new venue is The Scunthorpe Choral Society on Saturday 26th November.  Please go to www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk to book your tickets and this forthcoming shows.   

The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe

Work is progressing well on installations at the The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe, one of the many Theatreplan buildings that are due for opening this year.   The tensioned-wire grid by Slingco spans across both stage and auditorium to provide safe access to rigging points and sound and lighting systems at high level.  You can make out the back wall of the stage through the mesh.  High level lighting and sound panels are still being wired by electrical contractor Tricon with theatre specialist TMC.  Clugston Construction Ltd are the main contractor.  You can also see the rolling beams (top of the image) that will provide spot line hoist positions anywhere in the auditorium.  There are also fixed hoists by Centre Stage Engineering  above the stage for proscenium truss, speaker array and upstage drape and lighting.  There will be more news on the removable auditorium seating, a collaboration between Centre Stage Engineering and Auditoria Services, to follow once these are on site.  The Baths Hall is due for practical completion on 28 October.  It is owned by North Lincolnshire Council and will be managed by SMG.