Impression of the rejuvenated theatre, looking from Place St Maur.
PROGRESS STATUS: ONGOING (delivery 2026)
The Alexandra Theatre, located within The Regis Centre, opened in 1980, operating as a small-scale, 357 seat community theatre. The theatre has been a hub for entertainment, hosting a variety of shows from comedy to drama and pantomime. However, it needed revitalization to deliver a fit for purpose, state of the art venue for audiences, the community and cultural partners to enjoy.
Following a successful bid to the Levelling Up Fund, and a £3m investment from Arun District Council, plans are now underway to rejuvenate the theatre, including:
Full technical & interior refurbishment of the main auditorium;
Additional seating capacity, increasing to 386 seats
2700sqm of arts/cultural floorspace
Fully accessible double height foyer with public gallery & display space
Improved catering and café bar facilities with external seating on the Place St Maur during the summer months
Five new airy studios – two of which will be fully performance equipped and with flexible seating & stage, allowing up to three simultaneous performances to run across the building at once
Ability to link all five new studios to the main auditorium with audio / visual – allowing access for larger audiences to keynote performances;
A striking contemporary façade
A new welcoming entrance directly onto the Place Saint Maur, to enliven and interact with the surrounding area
Improved energy efficient design and sustainability initiatives.
