It’s been five weeks since Harrogate Theatre’s Circle Bar closed its doors and things are really starting to take shape ready for the grand reopening on Saturday 26 September.
Twelve months on from the transformation of the Stalls Bar, Box Office and public stairwells, the Theatre has once again been alive with the sound of workmen to complete the third phase of the building wide refurbishment which will see the Circle Bar completely transformed with many of its original features restored.
Both the back and front of the bar have been given a new lease of life. The bar itself has been shortened, fully stripped and stained, and repositioned to allow more room for both staff and audience members. New chandeliers will be installed to match those in the Foyer and Circle Landing area, and the decorative frieze and plasterwork adorning the ceiling have both been restored to their former glory.
Towards the end of the bar the beautiful full length windows, which were previously obscured, have been revealed to allow for more natural light and views over Oxford Street. The bar will be fully re-decorated and new seating will be installed throughout. There is also the addition of a low-level bar area to improve access.
The third phase of refurbishment is the culmination of a three year project to completely restore the Theatre’s front of house areas, and it is hoped that the restoration work will continue so future generations of theatregoers can enjoy the much-loved Victorian building.
