Barr heralds opening of Strabane Arts Theatre as milestone event in town’s regeneration

Sinn Féin Councillor Ivan Barr, Chairperson of Strabane District Council’s Cultural Arts and Leisure Committee, has described the opening of the doors of Alley Arts Theatre and Conference Centre to the public tonight as a significant milestone in the regeneration of the town centre.

He said,
“The doors of this state of the art facility open to the public tonight with the Ulster Orchestra in performance and represents, both symbolically and in practical terms, a significant milestone in the regeneration of the town centre.

“At a cost of approximately £3m, the 270-seater venue will undoubtedly become a central focal point for the cultural and social life of the local community. The venue combines intimate atmospheric surroundings with the latest technology like electronically retractable seating and with these unique features I am in no doubt that the venue will become as popular as the “Tinney’s Sculptures” are for local people and for people further afield.

“Combined with the state of the art facilities of the adjoining library complex, the major environmental improvements that have been made to the town centre, the first class sporting facilities that we now have at Melvin, which are the envy of other districts, this exciting new development will further serve to enrich the quality of life for people in the district as we continue on this positive regeneration journey.