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Talks go ahead for new arts centre in Worcester's former Scala Theatre
22 October 2023
An independent meeting between Worcester City Council and members of the arts and creative community, took place on October 16th.
Backing has been received for renovating the former Scala Theatre for use as a multi-use arts centre, including a flexible space suitable for a range of activities for the community, including music, drama, film screenings, comedy, book clubs and workshop space.
Funded by £17.9 million from the Government's Future High Streets Fund, the theatre, which has since been closed for use as a cinema in 1973, will be regenerated along with the neighbouring Corn Exchange.
David Blake, the City Council's Managing Director, said:
"The new plans for the Scala and Corn Exchange site will be developed in line with the original aims of the Future High Streets Fund to transform the Northern Quarter of the City Centre into a diverse leisure, cultural and residential area. The aim is to bring an increase in footfall and a boost to the local and regional economy, as well as bringing these historic buildings back into use. I am grateful to everyone who shared their views and experiences as part of this consultation. Budgets and timescales remain challenging, but there is clearly a shared ambition to make this project a triumph for the city. The City Council is committed to working with local partners and the Government to make this exciting project a success, ensuring it has a lasting impact for generations to come."
The independent consultation carried out concluded that 86% of people said they would like to see the Scala and the Corn Exchange renovated into an arts centre.
Original plans for the Scala Theatre, including balcony galleries, have been changed as costs has reportedly spiralled, since the original grant in 2020.
Bury Associates were commissioned to carry out a survey of the theatre structure. The Scala Theatre is a Graded II listed building.
Image of the Scala Theatre from Worcester City Council.