Shows and films have been moved to the Winding Wheel to enable work to progress on the Stephenson Memorial Hall which is also home to Chesterfield Museum.
The £17.5m transformation will bring together an extended Pomegranate Theatre, a reconfigured and modern museum, a new gallery space, a cafe bar, education and community facilities.
Ian Waller, who is Chesterfield Borough Council’s service director – leisure, culture and community wellbeing, said: “Stephenson Memorial Hall is a landmark in our town and our ambitious plans are set to make it even more memorable and enjoyable – creating a modern visitor experience in the heart of our town.”
5. Interval refreshments
The theatre will be linked to a new cafe bar and new extension through a ground-floor entrance at the rear of the stalls and a first-floor entrance off the extended circle. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Top tier
The plans include three lifts so all customers can access the the circle seating area in the theatre and the upper floors of the museum. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Exhibition space
There will be integrated exhibition and display opportunities throughout the building under the scheme. Photo: Brian Eyre