Major revamp will give city ‘new’ Athenaeum

A MAJOR £2m refurbishment project at one of Plymouth city centre’s most striking buildings will see the full re-opening of a much-loved theatre with bars and restaurants in 2027.

- By WILLIAM TELFORD

The New Athenaeum project, which will be launched at a series of events on July 10 and 11, will refurbish, modernise and reimagine the Plymouth Athenaeum at Derrys Cross as a “vibrant, inclusive, and multipurpose arts, culture, and learning venue”, supporting local, national and international creative talent and community use.

The three-phrase refurbishment works have an estimated cost in excess of £2m and will transform the Athenaeum into a thriving cultural hub that celebrates creativity, learning, and community in a venue that honours its proud heritage while evolving to meet the needs of a modern audience.