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Maintenance Period & Opening Times (1–21 June 2026)

Maintenance Period & Opening Times (1–21 June 2026)

Maintenance Period & Opening Times (1–21 June 2026)

26 May 2026

Annual Maintenance Closure

We will be closed for our annual maintenance period from Monday 1 June to Sunday 21 June. During this time, there will be no cinema screenings or live performances while we carry out essential work across the building.
 
This includes:
  • Technical maintenance and annual stage equipment inspections
  • Servicing of rigging and theatre systems
  • Refurbishment of dressing rooms and backstage areas
  • Deep cleaning throughout the building, including auditorium seating and carpets
  • Upgrades to our bar tills, box office system, and the launch of a new website
We will fully reopen as normal from Monday 22 June.

Important: Booking & Website Downtime

From Monday 8 June to Wednesday 10 June:
  • The box office will be closed
  • Phone lines will be unavailable
  • Our website will be offline
  • No ticket bookings can be made during this time
Our new website will launch and all services will resume from 10am on Thursday 11 June.

Weekly Opening Times

During this maintenance period, some services will still be available on weekdays, but opening hours will vary.
 
W/C 1 June:
  • Box Office: Open Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm
  • Foyer & Café: Closed Monday 1 – Wednesday 3 June
  • Weekend (6–7 June): Fully closed
W/C 8 June:
  • Box Office: Closed Monday 8 – Wednesday 10 June
  • Foyer & Café: Open Monday to Friday, 10am – 1pm
  • Weekend (13-14 June): Fully closed
W/C 15 June:
  • Box Office: Open Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm
  • Foyer & Café: Closed Monday to Friday
  • Weekend (20–21 June): Fully closed
We reopen fully on Monday 22 June, with films and events returning and a range of improvements across the venue.
 
If you need further assistance during this period, please contact us during box office opening hours.