Thanks to funding from the Government's Future High Streets Fund, the Victoria Theatre is making some significant improvements to the building and service to enhance the visitor experience.
These plans include:
A NEW BOX OFFICE
We’re relocating the box office to Commercial Street. The new box office will have its own independent opening hours where people can call or visit in person for tickets and booking information.
IMPROVED ACCESS
We’re installing a lift in the new box office (on Commercial Street) to take visitors with accessibility requirements up to the bar on the Circle Level. A key milestone in the theatre's history that will make it easier for people to access and use this area.
BAR AND CAFE
We’re upgrading the foyer (where the current box office is) with a brand-new bar and café area. This will:
- Create opportunities to hold small and intimate performances.
- Provide a new food and drink offer.
- Enhance the experience of visitors to Victoria Theatre.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS
We’re installing two new accessible toilets; one in the new bar and café area and one at the Circle Level.
BENEFITS
This project will bring a multitude of benefits to visitors to the Victoria Theatre, as well as the local community and economy, these include:
ECONOMIC GROWTH
We’re creating opportunities for Halifax high street to grow and thrive. These changes will enhance Halifax town centre and aim to increase the number of visitors.
VISITOR ECONOMY
These changes will boost Victoria Theatre’s daytime offer and provide theatregoers with the opportunity for pre-show dining.
ACCESSIBILITY
We’re making the theatre more accessible, making it easier for more people to visit and enjoy all that Victoria Theatre has to offer.
COMMUNITY
We’re creating a place where people can come together to enjoy food and drink in a wonderful setting.
THE SHOW WILL GO ON!
This work will be happening around the building from December 2023 until Summer 2024 and the Victoria Theatre will remain open for performances as usual during this time.
In early 2024 the current Box Office will close and box office services will be online, email and telephone support only.
There may be some disruption to the front of house areas, but this will be kept to a minimum and customers will be informed of any impacts on events in advance.
For more information about this project and other large scale improvements in Calderdale please visit the Calderdale Next Chapter Website.
