Yeovil theatre to close for year-long renovation

Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre will close in April to undergo a £29m renovation.

The project will see the venue equipped with a new cinema, dance studios and a new circle area added to the main performance space, increasing capacity from 622 to 900.

Redevelopment works are expected to last a year, after being approved by South Somerset District Council.

The council’s portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, Mike Best, commented: "The redevelopment will better enable the arts to reach out into the community".

"And there will be opportunities to develop a more considered culture offer across the county."