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Cambridge Arts Theatre gifts 400 auditorium seats to the Amulet Theatre, Shepton Mallet




Due to the first phase of its major £30m redevelopment, the Cambridge Arts Theatre has donated 400 theatre seats to the Amulet Theatre, Shepton Mallet.

The Somerset theatre was built in 1975, but has been out of public use since 2011 – and the original seating was damaged beyond repair due to a water leak.

Since 2023, a community group has been working to purchase, refurbish and reopen the theatre.

The Cambridge Arts Theatre has donated seats to the Amulet Theatre, Shepton Mallet Picture: Jason Bryant
The Cambridge Arts Theatre has donated seats to the Amulet Theatre, Shepton Mallet Picture: Jason Bryant

The Arts Theatre has closed its doors for the first phase of its redevelopment, funded by a £16million gift from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.

The work will include a full refurbishment of the auditorium, including new seating.

Victoria Beechey, interim co-chief executive and executive director at Cambridge Arts Theatre, said: “As part of our redevelopment project, we are committed to reusing and repurposing as much of our old auditorium as possible.

“We are delighted to be able to donate our seats to the Amulet Theatre’s wonderful community project, ensuring they continue to be part of something meaningful for years to come.”

The Cambridge Arts Theatre has donated seats to the Amulet Theatre, Shepton Mallet Picture: Jason Bryant
The Cambridge Arts Theatre has donated seats to the Amulet Theatre, Shepton Mallet Picture: Jason Bryant

Martin Berkeley, Amulet Theatre project team member, added: “Our team is very excited to have this gift of theatre seats, which we will keep in storage until we have reopened the Amulet.”

For more information on the Cambridge Arts Theatre, and to learn more about the development project, visit cambridgeartstheatre.com.



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