We are delighted to announce that Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) has granted planning permission for significant improvements at Malvern Theatres, including a new 240-seat auditorium and essential upgrades to the Priory Park entrance, including a new lift.
The plans will allow the theatre to do new and different types of work, including more community theatre, as well as additional classes and workshops. Thanks to the improved stairway and the lift access from the park, accessibility from the park to the theatre will be greatly improved. The Forum Theatre will also be improved to make it more mobility-friendly.
Malvern Theatres will remain open throughout the build (which starts in Summer 2025), with the Festival Theatre, Cinema, and Studio One, all operating as normal.
As well as a modern 240-seat studio theatre to host more community work, there will be flexible workshop spaces, and a small recording studio suitable for content creators. As well as the modernisations already mentioned to improve park access (easier stairs and ground level lift), there will also be a small amphitheatre for free community use.
The redevelopment is being led by MHDC and funded by central government. The full press release can be read here.
