The Met in Bury, Greater Manchester, is planning a £4.5million overhaul of its Victorian theatre located in Market Street in the centre of Bury.

The Met is governed by Bury Metro Arts Association. It has a range of meeting spaces which are available to hire by outside organisations. They include the main theatre seating up to 220 people with flexible staging and a retractable tiered seating system plus full professional stage lighting and sound systems. The Studio Theatre, also with retractable seating, will seat up to 80 people and Studio 2, the rehearsal room, can be used for meetings or presentations for up to 20 delegates.

The planned refurbishment will retain the Victorian character of the Met whilst improving the facilities. Plans include a new mezzanine floor in the main theatre.

The work is expected to start later this year.

Details: www.themet.biz