Mitchell Arts Centre opened in 1957 as a tribute to one of the City’s most loved local heroes – Reginald Mitchell who designed the Spitfire. It was paid for by the public following an appeal in the Sentinel. The theatre quickly became the main venue for amateur dramatic societies and the home for theatrical youth groups.  It also offered performance training including dance, drama workshops and acting classes.

In 2007 with the building in much need of repair, a successful bid was made to the BIG Fund. This allowed the MAC to be restored to and beyond its former glory.

Considerable improvements have been to the MAC making it a modern, light airy cultural venue on three floors with rehearsal areas, several dressing rooms with full facilities including showers, a modern, rubber-floored dance studio, a 317-seat auditorium and two meeting rooms that can be used for a variety of functions.

There is air conditioning in key parts of the building, a lift, full disabled access and CCTV for added safety.

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