A THEATRE set almost destroyed in the blaze that engulfed world-famous Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) will take centre stage in Darlington this weekend.

Proving that the show does indeed go on, a performance of acclaimed play Lorraine and Alan took place at BAC just a day after the centre was partially destroyed by a huge fire.

The fire broke out on Friday, March 13, and led to about 30 per cent of the first and second floors of the Grade II-listed building being destroyed.

The set for Lorraine and Alan was salvaged from the flames and will make an appearance when the play comes to Darlington this weekend.

The modern re-telling of the Selkie myth will be performed as part of the Jabberwocky Market, a major theatrical festival supported by BAC that is returning to the town for the fourth time.

Organisers of the festival have pledged to donate all proceeds from their ‘pay what you decide’ shows to BAC.

Audiences at a number of shows will be offered the opportunity to pay an amount of their choosing following the performance, rather than pay a standard ticket price.

Everything raised through those shows will be donated to the #BACPhoenix fund in a bid to preserve and refurbish the historic building.

Producer Caroline Pearce said: “It’s important to support them as they have supported us.

“We’re hoping to use our pay what you decide tickets to encourage people to donate to rebuilding the centre.”

Lorraine and Alan will be performed at the Quaker Meeting House on Saturday, March 28, from 8pm.

For more details of the show and other performances at Jabberwocky Market, visit jabberwockymarket.org.uk