Join us on site to find out more about the restoration of the Brook Theatre, built in 1899 as Chatham Town Hall.
Daily social media posts will also be sharing its history, architectural highlights, and the challenges of this major project.
Meticulous restoration of the Grade II listed Brook Theatre, formerly Chatham Town Hall is now well underway and we are delighted to be able to offer a limited number of pre-bookable hard hat site tours for this years HODs. Visitors will be invited to discover the buildings fascinating history and take a behind the scenes look at discoveries on site and the challenges a restoration of this scale presents to the expert teams leading the work. Tours are planned to include spaces including the foyers and staircase, main auditorium, former Council chamber and the once hidden ornate tiled Mayors loo!
The Victorian English Renaissance style building has been revealing its many secrets over the past year from its role as a wartime hub, a town hall until the 60’s and an 80’s arts centre as well as its recent years as a popular creative venue.
We will also be sharing special daily HODs socials posts using original documents, photographs, interviews and films.
Join us to find out more about the challenge of reimagining the much-loved local landmark and making it accessible for new generations of audiences, whilst preserving its unique character.
The project is being funded by Medway Council, the UK Government Levelling Up Fund and the Future High Streets Fund. Thomas Sinden Ltd have been appointed to undertake the restoration works with architects The Bailey Partnership.
Online pre-booking is essential and places are limited. Only suitable for adults and young people aged 11+ Visitors will be provided with hard hats and PPE. All visitors MUST wear flat enclosed footwear, anyone wearing sandals will not be able to take part. We also recommend you wear old clothing. Access to certain rooms may change as works progress.
Address
Brook Theatre Restoration Project Tours The Brook Theatre, Chatham ME4 4SE
Contact
