| 2000
The name given to BAODS new premises following a competition
in the local paper, the Bridlington Free Press. |
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The
building had previously been a printing works and included a
large main room plus several smaller ones leading from it.
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idea was that there would be plenty of room to store scenery,
costumes and properties as well as using the available space
for rehearsals |
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became apparent, however, that the main room was large enough
to make into a small theatre. |
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plans had been drawn up work began on the project and, with
the help of many people, it began to take shape. |
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The changes involved in the development ranged from raising
the ceiling to building new toilets and fire exits, and installing
all the necessary electrics, as well as painting and decorating
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can work without lights of course, so the installation of a
modern computerised lighting system was a major development. |
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Eventually, after many weeks of hard work, the project was sufficiently
well advanced for Spotlight to have its first opening night
on September 20th, 2000, when it was used for the drama production
"Living Together". |
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2001
Electrically operated stage front curtains now fitted
and used for the first time in the Xmas pantomime.
Bridlington Hotel and Guest House Association presents
a cheque to BAODS for new chairs.
New
seating installed.
Behind
the main hall rooms for costume and scenery storage
refurbished, work which included removing false
ceilings to allow for building of flats/stage sets.
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2002
Spotlight theatre gets its name in floodlit gold
letters above the entrance.
Refurbishment of foyer completed.
Loop system for the hard of hearing now available.
Air conditioning being installed thanks to generosity
of Lords Feoffees/
Future plans announced include the installation
of new sound equipment, a loop system for the hard
of hearing, and air conditioning.
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2003
The 'Friends' of BAODS number over 150 [including
15 Life Members]
Bar installed in foyer. |
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2004
Refitting of kitchen completed.
Foyer altered to make interval drinks more accessible via
new serving hatch into kitchen.
Music
collection moved into its own room backstage. |
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2005
Thanks
to the efforts of a large group of members dozens
of costumes were unloaded into the newly created
storage space.
Former scenery store converted into storage space
for costumes with other areas available for costume
creation/alteration etc.
Scenery moved from former storerooms behind the
main body of the theatre into the new storage area
is now connected to the main building by a through
door.
Purchase
of former garage next to Spotlight.
Work started to turn former garage into workshop and storage
for scenery
The 'Friends'
of BAODS number over 180 [including 17 Life Members] |
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2006
New
carpets installed following redesigning of layout
of foyer including new bar and box
office, and wider doorway into main theatre.
New costume storage facility |
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2007
One wall of foyer decorated with leaflets advertising
all BAODS productions since Spotligh .opening
.New,
stronger doors fitted to workshop.
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| 2008
First
plans put forward for enlargement of Spotlight.. |
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| 2009
Decision
awaited regarding planning permission for front extension.
The extension would include a new bar plus a small
rehearsalroom which could be used as a small theatre
when combined with the bar area. One use for the upper
floor would be storage. |
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