Leighton Buzzard's theatre could reopen with reduced capacity to overcome coronavirus concerns when time is right

The 170-seat venue had to close its doors last month with the virus taking a grip and the country being placed in lockdown.

But in an update about the rescheduling of some of the theatre's live shows, Central Beds Council has revealed it may opt to limit ticket sales to meet social distancing guidelines when it is deemed appropriate to resume performances.

A statement reads: "Discussions will continue as to the best way to re-open when the time comes. This may include limiting the number of seats available if necessary, to maintain the distance we have become used to and may still need."

The updated show schedule includes: Scream Phone which will now be on Wednesday, September 9 at 8pm; The Anniversary now Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday, September 19 at 8pm; Magic Dave (Macmillan) on Saturday, October 17 at 2.30pm; One Night with Elvis Band /Rock of Ages Choir (Macmillan) on Saturday, October 17 at 7.30pm; A Christmas Carol on Thursday 17, Friday 18 and Saturday, December 19 at 8pm; Woodland Tales with Granddad now on Saturday, May 8, 2021, 11am & 2pm; and Big Red Bath on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 2pm.

A number of other shows listed from this June onwards (starting with Mick Fleetwood & Friends on June 2) are still running as planned at the moment but this could change in the coming weeks and months as the dates get closer depending on government advice and the latest situation with the virus.

Ticket holders for events will be contacted by the box office when the building re-opens and any enquiries can be made to the theatre via Facebook, Twitter or by emailing [email protected]

The public are urged not call the box office as no-one is currently in the building and customers who bought at the box office can only be refunded once the building is open.

Online customers who have yet to choose refunds or exchanges (for vouchers or donations) and box office customers wishing to make exchanges, can email [email protected] for processing as long as the transaction is less than six months old.

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