NEW BISTRO AND BAR REFURB
AT SUNDERLAND EMPIRE
Work
has this month completed on the new on-site bistro, alongside renovation and
refurbishment to the Dress Circle Bar areas at Sunderland Empire as part of a
£500,000 investment at the North East theatre.
Photo: David Allan Photography
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The
luxurious new Garden Place Bistro is situated in the former Dress Circle back
bar and will open for walk up bookings to coincide with One Night of Elvis on
Wednesday 1 March. Walk up bookings will continue until The Full Monty on
Monday 20 March, when advance bookings can be made in person at the box office
or via www.atgtickets.com/Sunderland
New Bistro - Photo: David Allan Photography
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Garden
Place Bistro will offer pre-theatre dining on performance nights from 5.30pm and on matinee days from
12.30pm, with early arrival is recommended to
experience the full 3-course menu. The 45 seater bistro will treat customers to
a selection of light bites as well as a delicious two course menu for only
£12.95, or three course menu for £16.95, alongside a special
children’s menu. The stylish bistro will be the perfect place to enjoy
relaxed pre-theatre dining, safe in the knowledge you won’t miss a moment of
the show.
Dress Circle Bar -Photo: David Allan Photography
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The
Dress Circle front bar area has also undergone extensive refurbishment which
has included refreshed décor, new seating and exposure and restoration of the
original parquet flooring.
New Bistro - Photo: David Allan Photography
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The
Grade 2 listed Edwardian theatre is managed by the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the largest
owner/operator of theatres in the UK, internationally
recognised theatre producer and leader in theatre ticketing services, on behalf
of the Sunderland Empire Trust and is supported by Sunderland City Council.
The
front of house renovations compliment a range of work and initiatives already
completed at the theatre which have included the Ambassador Lounge and box
refurbishment and the rolling out of the successful Ordertorium facility,
Terpsichore - Photo: David Allan Photography
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Externally,
the reinstallation of the iconic Terpsichore statue took place last month,
following dislodgement during high winds. All were delighted to see the statue
return to her rightful place on top of the 90ft tower. General Façade repairs
have also been completed to showcase a refreshed tower in addition to a new
advanced lighting system, which allows lighting changes linked to a productions
arrival.
Dress Circle Bar - Photo: David Allan Photography
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Ben
Phillips, General Manager, Sunderland Empire said: “2017
signals an exciting time for Sunderland Empire as we embrace the substantial
capital improvement plan for the venue. We continue to attract audiences from
across the region especially with North East debuts gracing our stage such as
The Lion King, Wicked and the homecoming of Billy Elliot the Musical. We
don’t just see ourselves as a Sunderland venue, but as a North
East venue.
The
renovation work ties in with the developments of our new neighbours at the Old
Fire Station in the creation of a cultural hub around the theatre. It’s
important to continually attract people into the city via the cultural offer,
especially as we work towards the City of Culture 2021 title. Sunderland Empire
is just one cultural element of the offer available across the City, but we
believe these new developments at the theatre will help drive footfall and
people into our city, which is instrumental.”
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