Restoration to start on Globe Theatre Stockton-on-tees
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February 11, 2011 at 7:42 am
CLEVELAND, ENGLAND — It has been announced that a £4 million restoration project on theGlobe Theatre will start soon,creating a new large entertainment venue between Leeds and Newcastle upon Tyne. Stockton Council will contribute £1 million to the scheme with owners Jomast funding the remainder. The venue has been closed for over a decade was last in use as a bingo hall. During its heyday, it hosted many top groups, including The Beatles & The Rolling Stones. It is expected to open late 2012.
More can be found on the following articles in the Evening Gazette:Gazette #1,Gazette #2 and a short video from the local news program North East tonight.