Building works on the exciting new development at Malvern Theatres is set to start next week.

The £2.25 million project, designed by Malvern Theatres and Glazzard Architects, will see a 310 square metre extension built creating a new vibrant and inviting entrance to the theatre, as well as more space for educational and community use.

The works will start on 12 September and will be carried out by Malvern based construction company Speller Metcalfe.

As well as providing a welcoming and vibrant new main entrance the new extension will enable the theatre to increase its number of workshop places from around 2,500 to 14,500 per year, including more classes such as music, drama, movement, dance, art and more.

Disabled access to the theatre from the Grange Road entrance will also be greatly improved.

As part of the new development, work has already completed on creating a new 'Changing Places' toilet facility, making the whole theatre complex accessible for people with severe disabilities for the first time.

It will also enable the theatre to extend its work with Acorns children's hospice and other specialist care providers in the area.

The extension project is funded jointly by Malvern Hills District Council and Malvern Theatres Trust with donations and fund raising they secured. Malvern Theatres Trust successfully operates the theatre on a long-term lease from the council.

During the works, visitors will need to access Malvern Theatres through the Priory Park entrance. As well as this, Grange Road North car park will be closed from 12 September to aid the building works.

Visit malvern-theatres.co.uk for more information on theatre productions, cinema showings and more.