Leith Theatre
The "B" Listed Leith Theatre and Public Library dates from 1929-32 (by Bradshaw. Gass and Hope). The property is owned by the City of Edinburgh Council. As a result of the Feasiblility Study which was conducted in May 2006 the City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to suspend the disposal of Leith Theatre to allow for a follow up Study to be conducted. Leith Theatre Trust, City of Edinburgh Council and Cockburn Conservation Trust are currently working together to explore options for funding sources in order to conduct this study, in order to save this building, which has lain empty for some 25 years. It is expected that a sum in the region of £5 Million will be required in order to restore this building.
If you wish to make a contribution towards Saving Leith Theatre please send a cheque (made payable to "Cockburn Conservation Trust"). If you are a UK Taxpayer please download and complete the Gift Aid Form to accompany your donation - and mail both to:
Cockburn Conservation Trust,
42 North Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3BN
Press Here to download the Gift Aid Form and Project Details. (Thank you for your contribution)
   
Please see below our Publicity Sheet on this project.
 
We held a Public Consultation Event on 22nd April 2009 between 3pm and 5pm and then between 6pm and 8pm - where many people came along - had a tour of the old theatre, received a presentation on some ideas for the future and then participated in a workshop to put forward their own ideas.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to come along and attend the event - below are some photos taken at the Consultation.
   
On 30th of April 2009 we entered Leith Junction into the Arts Fund Prize for Edinburgh Stage One Application. Unfortunately, our bid was unsuccessful and we have not made the shortlist. Hence we need your help to move the project forwards. Below are some pages from our Application to give you a fuller picture of the project.
Key Aims - press to download page
Overview - press to download page
Our Organisation - Information on Cockburn Conservation Trust/Alba Conservation Trust for the Project - press to download page
Our Organisation - Management and Delivery Structure - press to download page
Artistic Programme - Vision - press to download page
Artistic Programme - Towards the Vision - press to download page
Our Project - Need and Demand - press to download page
Our Project - Consultation - press to download page
Our Project - Details on Leith - press to download file
Our Project - Wider Benefits - press to download page
Our Project - The Building - press to download page
Our Project - Brief Design Statement - press to download page
Our Project - New Peformance Spaces - press to download page
Our Project - First Floor Plan - press to download page
Our Project - Ground Floor Plan - press to download page
Our Project - Section Plan - press to download page
Our Project - Achieving the Aims - press to download page
Our Project - Excellence in Design and Environmental Sustainability - press to download page
Our Project - Project Outcomes - Benefits to Edinburgh and Leith - press to download page
Would you be interested in being a tenant of the refurbished Leith Theatre in the future - or would you like to register your interest as a potential user of the facilities. Please press here to download a form to complete and return to the "Cockburn Conservation Trust" at:
42 North Castle Street,
Edinburgh,
EH2 3BN
Thank you for taking the time to register your interest in this project.
If you wish fuller details of the project please email us at: cct@conservationtrust.co.uk
Recent Newspaper Articles on our Project are available for you to read:
Press here to Download The Scotsman Article - 26th June 2009 - Stage is Set
Press here to Download The Scotsman Article - 24th June 2009- Stage is Set for Old Dames
For further information on this project please see the link to Leith Theatre Trust: please press here
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