Work to replace the roof at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford, is expected to be completed in late 2024.
The construction of a temporary venue has begun following the closure of a theatre in Kent due to dangerous concrete.
As a result, a temporary auditorium is being built in Orchard West, Dartford Borough Council said.The council said the temporary venue will also support the continued employment of the theatre team, visiting artists and backstage crew.Trafalgar Theatres and the council has also announced that actress Shona McGarty will lead the cast of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle, at Orchard West's pantomime.
"With pantomime being such an important part of the Orchard Theatre's year, we are thrilled that our magical production of Beauty and The Beast will be one of the first major productions to be staged in Orchard West."
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