Brunton Theatre

More concerns for Brunton
RAAC Survey uncovers new issues for Brunton Hall
The invasive survey work to assess the condition of the RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) within Brunton Hall, home to the Brunton Theatre, has revealed new issues, according to the East Lothian Council.

Brunton RAAC Update
Haddington venue secured but no timeframe for Brunton’s future
The Brunton Theatre Trust has confirmed that it has taken on a short term lease on the Haddington Corn Exchange as the timeframe for addressing the “crumbling concrete” that has closed the Brunton Theatre has slipped.

Doreen wanted
Open audition for Musselburgh Steamie
The Brunton is looking for an amateur actress to play Doreen in its EdFringe 2023 production of The Steamie, playing the Loretto Theatre, following its sell-out production in January.

Made in Dagenham
★★★★★ Undisputed excellence
An industrial dispute doesn’t sound the most promising material for a musical, but Made in Dagenham at The Brunton Theatre made my week.

Brunton bouncing back
Venue trust “upbeat about sourcing alternative venues”.
The Brunton Theatre Trust says its programme of work will go on, even though The Brunton venue is temporarily dark due to the emergency structural surveys taking place in its performance spaces.

Brunton dark to June
All events at the Brunton before June affected
The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh is having to go dark, initially until June, with all planned events unable to take place within the theatre building, because of survey work across all performance spaces.

Brunton temporary closure
“Structural issues” close Musselburgh venue
The Brunton theatre in Musselburgh has had to close temporarily, following the discovery of structural issues within the theatre space during planned roofing inspection work.

Amateur Auditions
Two shows looking to cast for May and August
A production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice at the Brunton in May and the world premiere adaptation of Stephen Fry’s Making History at the Fringe have put out open calls for amateur performers.