Streets near Glasgow city centre to close next month for reopening of iconic venue
ROAD DRAMA Streets near Glasgow city centre to close next month for reopening of iconic venue
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STREETS in a busy spot near Glasgow city centre are set to be closed in the coming days.
A series of homecoming events will be held in the Gorbals next month.
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The Citizens Theatre will reopen next month after a major upgrade
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The programme centres around the reopening of the iconic Citizens Theatre.
As the historic venue prepares to welcome back audiences, Glasgow City Council has announced several streets will be shut.
The road closures will take place between August 22 and 23.
Gorbals Street will be shut between Ballater Street and Cumberland Street from 3pm on August 22 until 3.30pm on August 23.
During these hours waiting, loading and unloading will be prohibited.
On August 23, traffic will not be allowed to flow along Gorbals Street between Ballater Street and Cumberland Street from 9am until 3.30pm.
Cleland Street and Cleland Lane will also be closed to vehicles during these hours.
The Citizens Theatre closed in 2018 for a major refurbishment.
The work was originally planned to take three years.
But the project faced a series of setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The major revamp of the building, which first opened its doors in 1878, was planned due to it falling into disrepair.
Bosses said it was no longer fit for purpose and wanted to regenerate it for the 21st century, while keeping its unique Victoria charm.
The theatre will boast a new foyer, improved accessibility, a new 150-seater multi-purpose studio theatre.
There will also be a new bar area and social spaces, with enhanced backstage facilities for performers.
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