As work starts on a new theatre for Letchworth in Hertfordshire, the world’s first Garden City, the venue's Creative Programmer has been appointed.
Producer of The Railway Children, Sue Scott Davison, will programme events for the 400–seat Broadway Theatre that will adjoin the town's art deco Broadway Cinema.
The venue also has a studio space that will be overseen by Scott Davison, who said, “the opening of any new theatre is exciting, but to do so in such a beautiful, community-minded building is a tremendous opportunity.
"The challenge with every new space is how to develop an audience, but the success of the live screenings at the Broadway Cinema has proven that there is a desire for good, quality performance on which to build.
“To be charged with providing the town and the area around with a diverse schedule of theatre, comedy, music and dance is daunting, but as this will be the first fully-programmed, professional theatre space in the area, the advantages are considerable. Offering a new, small- to mid-scale space to touring companies, performers and musicians, and so close to London, will help in securing the best.”