The Curtains are back from the cleaners and have been re-hung. They will need a lot of adjusting but already the theatre is feeling more its old self. There’s a long way to go yet, but a February half term opening is now “on” and assuming no set backs the Hansel & Gretel witch will be cackling her greeting to the kids .
The main curtain is of 60 year old red corduroy and the blue drapes are a similar aged velvet. Considering their age they have cleaned up quite well. I would have loved new, but insurance only brings you back to where you were before the fire.
The harlequin pattern curtains in the foyer have gone off now. Their linings, which faced the sunlight, will certainly not withstand cleaning so these curtains will need relining. The main fabric still seems pretty sturdy which is good since I doubt if I could have matched, or even near-matched, that particular pattern.
Great news Chris.