Intimate venue is an ideal choice for amateur dramatic group productions

This new addition at the Lowther Pavilion is allowing for smaller shows to reach an audience

- by Julian Wilde

Fylde Coast Players' 'Wyrd Sisters' is coming to the Chapman Theatre next month

Opportunities for live theatre on the Fylde Coast have been significantly boosted by the opening of the intimate Chapman Studio at Lytham's Lowther Pavilion.

Built at a cost of £1m plus, the Chapman, with its modern feel and retractable seating, is proving popular with performers and audiences alike.

Four varied small-cast professional theatre shows during the summer, followed by discussion with the audience, have all enjoyed the closeness of the onlookers and last Sunday's acclaimed production of 'Silent Approach' played to a capacity audience of 164.