The new Maltings venue in Berwick will be an ‘iconic, multi-purpose cultural and entertainment complex’ when it is redeveloped in a project managed by Advance Northumberland on behalf of Northumberland County Council.

The project, confirmed after the signing of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal, will deliver a major transformation and expansion of the current venue.

The new facilities will include a larger auditorium with extra seating, a dedicated cinema space, restaurant and bar and a flexible-use education, event, screening and rehearsal space.

During the two-year build, it is proposed The Maltings will use available buildings within Berwick Barracks to continue delivering its programme.

At the Barracks, the “Mob Store” will be transformed temporarily into a single screen cinema with 100+ seats – meaning a new cinema for the town offering screenings throughout the year. Following practical completion of The Maltings, the Mob Store will then become the permanent home of Berwick Archives, accredited by The National Archives.

The Barracks Cinema is scheduled to open in spring 2024.