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Wem Town Hall Trust have taken over the running of the building, and the media faculty of the local high school have agreed to occupy the upper floor. A new reception area and bar are to be installed, to improve the attractiveness of the building from the street. A new draft lobby, and lowered fabric ceilings will improve the comfort of this area. |
Wem Town Hall was redeveloped as a lottery funded
community arts venue in 1990 following a disasterous fire. The Victorian
front façade was retained, but most of the remainder of the building
was replaced. In practice the centre has struggled to justify its revenue costs, and the performance space has proved unpopular in terms of ambience, acoustics and functionality. |
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A new secure gallery and admin offices are to be provided off the reception hall. The performance area is to have enhanced black-out, acoustic curtains, remotely operated theatre lighting, and a new enclosed projection/ sound control booth. |
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