Sir Terry Leahy Hosts A Dinner for Supporters of Liverpool's Royal Court
Sir Terry Leahy Hosts A Dinner for Supporters of Liverpool's Royal Court
SIR Terry Leahy paid a visit to the Royal Court theatre to hear about its multi-million pound regeneration plans.
The former Tesco chief executive then hosted a special dinner at the city’s West Tower for a small number of key supporters of the Royal Court Liverpool Trust.
Speaking ahead of the dinner Belle Vale-bred Sir Terry, who stepped down as boss of supermarket giant Tesco earlier this year, said: “'I’m delighted to visit the Royal Court to hear more of the plans to improve the theatre and support the project to renovate this wonderful building in the heart of Liverpool.
“I'm looking forward to meeting the architect, Paul Monaghan, who like myself is a former pupil of St Edward's College.
“Tonight brings key people from the public and private sector together to help the Trust move forward with their plans.
“Developing strong partnerships are important for the continuing regeneration of our region and will play a key role in achieving the renovation of the Royal Court Theatre.”
The Grade II-listed Roe Street landmark unveiled its plans for a £10.6m restoration project three years ago.
It has already secured £112,000 Heritage Lottery funding to help complete its planning application to Liverpool City Council, which recently gave the scheme the green light.
Meanwhile Royal Court leaders have submitted a second round bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund.
A decision will be made in December which, if positive, will give the Trust enough funds to start a £1.3m renovation of the auditorium early next year.
Plans drawn up by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris include improvements to the auditorium, a new foyer entrance, lift and disabled access, along with improved seating, bars and toilets and a new rooftop cafe.
In addition to Heritage Lottery funding, the theatre has also raised £100,000 so far from a £1 levy on tickets, introduced in 2010.
Royal Court Trust chief executive Gillian Miller said: “We’re delighted Sir Terry has shown such an interest in the renovation.”
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