leschip Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 With an additional £5 million from Gideon. 216 construction jobs, 57 jobs after the build. What a fine contribution to the Northern Powerhouse. Wowzers. What Will Prescot’s Shakespeare Theatre Look Like? The plans, for the Mill Street Car Park adjacent to the Old Mill pub, would include a 350-seat theatre with an interior based on designs by Tudor architect Inigo Jones, and an educational centre attracting students from across the world to study Shakespearean acting technique. Prescot was chosen because, as a historic Lancashire hub of trade, commerce and culture long before Liverpool existed, it was home to the first freestanding theatre outside London – the Prescot Playhouse, which stood at the east end of Eccleston Street in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Knowsley Council have just pledged £6 million from reserve funds for a project they say will transform the economy, bring tourists flocking to the borough, create jobs and deliver important educational and cultural opportunities for local people. But what would the proposed complex look like? The architect’s designs below reveal all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen nulty Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Should bring some good business to the Long Pull and the Deanes House We should all support this investment, which can only be good for the local economy. I know there'll be naysayers who think the money could have been better spent, but culture and heritage is important and should be encouraged See you at the interval, Les, when Macbeth is playing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschip Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 I'm not sure about it at all. In my opinion if a theatre is deemed to be needed, the Picture Palace or Methodist Church could be redeveloped and used. As to it having a cafe, how many more does Prescot need? The viewing screens and many of the proposed amenities are already available at the school in Knowsley Park Lane and other schools throughout the Borough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hi Les.Gadzooks ye varlet!.You beat me to this thread. I had this morn recd a missive from darn sarf luvvies.They are headhunting someone called "Les le chip!" to take the lead as ROMEO in the grand opening(sometime when?)of this edifice.Just need to find a JULIET-poss from this site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzy Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I'm not sure about it at all. I'm with leschip on this one, good idea in theory but the costs in the light of the savage cuts on the disabled and sick recently announced make me a bit uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Still Kizzy Les cant be too happy cos they've been after a railway station for yonks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschip Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 they've been after a railway station for yonks as well. Behave Kevin, Prescot does have a railway station. But I will admit that it, and the surrounding area, resembles a bomb site. The carcass of the Imp is of particular merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Too right Les .When passing on the train.Isnt nice for those houses nearby.Still ive heard that the old Hope & Anchor is sometime never?going to be an incineration site for Pilks-Again pity those new houses nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen nulty Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 OK, let's not build it then. No need to encourage visitors to the town, we'll all be happy to see it continue on its downward spiral due to lack of investment. We can then tell future generations that we didn't think it worthwhile trying to make any improvements, and that particular piece of ground looks perfectly good as an under used car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschip Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Ste., it's not a case of not building it, but in my opinion better usage of £11 mil would be the redeveloping of existing unused buildings, such as the Palace and Wesleyan Chapel. Both of us no longer live in the town, but regard it as 'home', and we both want to see Prescot bloom again, so anything that leads to that is welcome. Indeed the car park is not used much, because Prescot has little to offer. The proposal is very airy : it fails to mention from where the rest of the funding will be obtained, who is responsible for the running and upkeep of the theatre. But whatever the outcome, nobody will be impressed if they come to Prescot by train, such is the state of the station and the vicinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen nulty Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Yes, but raising investment simply for redevelopment of existing buildings, especially those of the age of the Palace and Chapel, is problematic. Investment breeds investment, and the two big inputs to this project, from National and Local levels, will mean that raising the balance becomes easier. Agreed that the Imp should be razed to the ground - that's not from it's current state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschip Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Strangely enough, I have been told that there are plans afoot to redevelop the Palace interior. I shall keep you informed about progress. As to the Chapel, current plans save the facade and develop the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Interesting that the Theatre Royal St.Helens is now being recognised.Regal have taken the entertainment etc over and get fab shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyfarty Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Slightly off topic but I was in Prescot last week(at HSBC) and needed a Birthday card so nipped into the Shopping Centre What a depressing experience that was,I've never seen so many units shuttered up,thank God Clintons Cards was open ! Seriously though it really is a sad state of affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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