Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in running to be crowned most welcoming
Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre is in the running to be crowned the most welcoming theatre in the UK.
The Lichfield Street theatre has been nominated for the prestigious award by UK Theatre in their annual awards.
People have until 12 noon on Tuesday, September 19 to vote for the historic venue ahead of a special ceremony announcing the winners on Sunday, October 15 at London's Guildhall.
The awards recognise theatres from across the UK. Other West Midlands nominees include Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, mac Birmingham, New Alexandra Theatre Birmingham, Town Hall & Symphony Hall, Birmingham, as well as New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme to name but a few.
A statement on the UK Theatre website said: "There are many things that shape your experience when you visit a theatre; a friendly chat with box office staff, enjoying a delicious coffee in the cafe, feeling like you're part of your local community, or being entertained by the panto! The public vote gives you the chance to celebrate your local theatre and all it does to welcome you."
To find out more and to vote, visit https://uktheatre.org/vote/.
