WORK to improve the fabric and safety of the Regal Theatre in Minehead has continued apace despite the lockdown in preparation for reopening.

The long-term project to replace the theatre roof has continued throughout closure and the complex scaffolding structure was completed on May 22. 

Work began the following week to remove the existing roofing material and the installation of new roofing material is scheduled to begin on Monday (June 8).

Inside the Regal, decoration and maintenance has continued, and the theatre has been awarded a grant of nearly £20,000 to develop the basement area into much needed additional dressing rooms.

Regal volunteers are looking forward to welcoming audiences back when it is safe to do so, and the theatre’s successful re-launch depends hugely on the support of the community. 

In the meantime, local residents can support the Regal by joining the mailing list either by phoning 01643 831343, emailing [email protected] or visiting the Regal Theatre website.