Selladoor Worldwide, against stiff competition, have won the tender to run the Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple and The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe from January 2019 for a minimum of ten years. This is further expansion of the company’s move into venue, which includes the partnership with the Blackpool Entertainment Company, to bring creative life to the historical Pavilion Theatre, Blackpool.
David Hutchinson, CEO Selladoor Worldwide said, “At the heart of Selladoor has always been making diverse, dynamic and daring theatre. We’re delighted to be bringing our mission to create, support, platform and promote quality theatre and artists to our North Devon theatres”
Phillip Rowntree, CFO Selladoor Worldwide said, “Over the last ten years of producing in theatres of all scales and sizes, in the UK and around the world, Selladoor has always been acutely aware of the importance of local theatres in the regional landscape. We could not be more humbled by the trust vested in us by the Council and people of North Devon, nor could we be more excited by this thrilling new chapter in Selladoor’s life. We cannot wait to begin delivering our vision for the theatres to the communities in Ilfracombe and Barnstaple.”
The grand opening of The Landmark, having been under used for a number of years, will be on 25 March 2019 when Ian McKellen will open the theatre with his one man show. The Ballot for tickets is open from today on www.landmark-ilfracombe.com
Sir Ian McKellen said, “My current UK tour with my new solo show is visiting many places I know well but this is my first time playing in Ilfracombe. It’s a happy opportunity to celebrate my 80th birthday by relaunching this well loved local theatre.”
