Potential Uses

We held workshops with local people and community groups and discussed options with our expert panel, and the Viability Study also surveyed potential user organisations.

One of the outcomes is a set of potential activities which could make use of the building:

• Theatre – fringe, studio, musical, tours, transfers, try-outs
• Comedy, cabaret, variety
• Cinema – film, video, arts
• Dance – ballroom, contemporary, etc.
• Opera
• Circus incl. aerial
• Magic
• Orchestra
• Music and live events
• Fitness and well-being
• Sports – Tennis, Badminton, Climbing, Fencing
• E-sports (see the British E-sports Association)
• Visual arts
• Ceremonies – wedding, birthday, citizenship
• Faith/spiritual services
• Film/TV/photo shoots, Locations, Shows
• Recording – music, voice/spoken word, radio, podcasts etc.
• Fashion shows
• Heritage – tours, displays, archives
• Education – venue, training
• Community – events, meetings etc.
• Council meetings, events, ceremonies

and for all types of purposes:

• Performances
• Rehearsals
• Exhibitions, conferences, seminars, TED talks
• Education, training
• Craft fairs, markets etc.
• Festivals (e.g. arts, food, film etc.)
• Pop-ups
• Creative activities

As a:

• Base for organisations
• Home for creatives
• Home for start-ups, SMEs

And as a place to go for:

• Entertainment
• Education
• Participation
• Leisure
• Socialise over food or drink