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In 1994, Sedgemoor District Council embarked upon a major refurbishment programme almost completely rebuilding the venue internally, taking out the upper floor to provide an airy ground level auditorium and creating smaller rooms for hire. The Princess was then officially reopened by HRH Princess Alexandra on the 8th June 1995. The Princess Hall, as it was known, was re-named The Princess to herald its renaissance and indicate it was not only a hall, but also a theatre, conference centre and more.
In 2006, due to financial pressures, the Sedgemoor District Council announced its intention to find alternative organisations to run The Princess as it no longer felt able to support the loss making facility.
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If no interest was shown it was possible The Princess would close. Local groups rallied to gather support for the theatre during its next uncertain years. Plans for the building changed and changed again. Finally in 2010 bids were invited by the District Council for organisations to take over the running of the building.
The Burnham and Highbridge Town Council had opened talks with Sedgemoor District Council as early as 2006 to explore the possibility of taking over The Princess. One of several groups to bid for the building, the Town Council was successful and took over from the 1st April 2011. The building changed hands for the grand total of £1.
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, renamed to emphasise its purpose as a place for the arts and the community, now looks forward to a new chapter in its history. With improvements planned and support from the local community evident, The Princess will aim to achieve the potential it has always promised.
Venue contact details and info
Name: The Princess Theatre And Arts Centre
Phone: 01278 784464
Capacity: 280
Opening hours: Arts Lounge & Box Office Open Tues - Fri 10am - 3pm
Food served: Yes
Parking: The Princess has a small car park at the rear with 15 spaces including 1 disabled parking space. Alternatively, a short walk away is a pay and display car park on Oxford Street (opposite Lidl) with charges applying Mon-Sun between the hours of 09:00
Nearest Train Station: The nearest train station is Highbridge Station. From there take the 112 bus and get off at the Esplanade (sea front), Burnham-on-Sea. Walk down Regent Street and cross the road to reach Princess Street.
Address: Princess Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EH
Venue short url: https://www.skiddle.com/venues/34936/
Type of venue: Theatre
Drinks served: Yes
Disabled facilities: Good
Nearest Bus Stop: Bus routes 102, 21 and 21A will take you to the Esplanade and these will also travel near to the ESSO petrol station. Getting off the stop before or after will leave a short walk to Princes Street.
