The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn has achieved many successes in its time, and now it is being recognised worldwide for its brilliant events and customer service.
Tripadvisor, the global online review platform, has announced that the Halton venue is among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. Each year, Tripadvisor recognises travellers’ favourite businesses around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months and the Brindley has scored a spot at the top, thanks to its many five-star reviews.
The Brindley opened in September 2004, is owned by Halton Borough Council and is the main centre for arts and entertainment for Halton. It’s facilities include a 400 seat Theatre, 119 seat Studio and Café. It has well over 200,000 visitors a year and has hosted many famous names including Gary Barlow, Peter Kay and Russell Watson.
It is about to undergo a major redevelopment called the Brindley Enhancement as part of the Runcorn Town Investment Plan. The Brindley expansion will see a well-designed large café-restaurant and Brindley Green to the front of the building. Furthermore the Granville Street library is to be relocated to The Brindley building, as part of a wider ambition to create an exciting cultural hub in Runcorn.
The Brindley has already won several other major awards including Best Performance Venue – Mersey Partnership Tourism Awards 2008 and Best Arts Project in the UK – National Lottery Awards 2007. The latest award should see the Brindley reach an even wider audience in its next exciting chapter.
Cllr Paul Nolan, the Council’s portfolio holder for culture and leisure services, says: “What an excellent achievement! This is based on customer reviews and ratings so it’s great to see how well received the Brindley is by the people who use it.
“Well done to all the staff and everyone involved in making our theatre such a brilliant place to visit, and there is so much more to look forward to with the exciting enhancement project about to start.”
For more information see: www.thebrindley.org.uk or contact the box office on 0151 907 8360.