There was also a period of time in which the local public could suggest new names for the building with the new name being unveiled as The Beacon Arts Centre on the 25th November 2010 by the Earl of Wessex, the theatre is due for completion in 2012.
There was also a period of time in which the local public could suggest new names for the building. The new name was announced as The Beacon Arts Centre on the 25th November 2010 by the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward (of the British Royal Family) and the theatre is due for completion in 2012.