A GRANT from Darlington Borough Council has enabled a £5,000 refurbishment at the Civic Theatre.

The bar has been expanded and the function room has been refurbished. The flooring at the theatre entrance has also been improved.

"The work has been completed just as the busy autumn season gets into full swing, " said Councillor Eleanor Lister, the council's cabinet member for leisure.

"The investment from the council is all part of our ongoing commitment to the arts and of our commitment to maintain the Civic Theatre as a prime venue for regional theatre, attracting large scale productions and audiences from a wide area."

Published: 08/10/2003