Ryde mayor, Michael Lilley, says the town council "is fast becoming a can-do council" as councillors agree to save Ryde Town Hall and Theatre
Tuesday, 3rd November, 2020 2:03pm
By Phil Jordan with 9 readers' comments
Ryde Theatre
Ryde Theatre was once owned and run by the Isle of Wight council.
This majestic building was sold for less than £300,000 to a private investor. Apart from a small amount of remedial work, the building has sat empty and used since it closed in April 2010.
Below are articles about Ryde Theatre.
Isle of Wight council planning to shed responsibility for two Island harbours
The council papers justifying it say the approach of the private sector investors/developers interested in acquiring the harbours, "is to be welcomed".
Monday, 26th November, 2018 12:01pm
By Sally Perry with 17 readers' comments
Chairman of Lords’ Regenerating Seaside Towns Committee sympathetic to Ryde Society approach
Ryde residents can hear more about the support from the Chairman of the House of Lords Committee at tonight’s meeting being held at the Royal Esplanade Hotel from 7pm.
Monday, 15th October, 2018 11:30am
By Peter Gruner with one comment
Ryde Theatre: Phantom Productions named as saviours of loved venue
Finally, someone will be making moves to re-open this much-loved venue.
Friday, 1st February, 2013 3:39pm
By Simon Perry with 34 readers' comments
Ryde Theatre: Is £300,000 the right price?
The latest preferred bidder for the iconic venue in Ryde may get it for £100,000 than the last preferred bidder.
Wednesday, 23rd January, 2013 3:17pm
By Sally Perry with 15 readers' comments
Ryde Town Council “did not object to the proposed sale” of theatre
Town council dispute Cllr George Brown's claim that they objected to the sale of the theatre.
Thursday, 22nd November, 2012 10:07am
By Ady White with 3 readers' comments
Sale of Ryde Theatre falls through (updated)
Surprise new was announced at last night's full council meeting.
Thursday, 22nd November, 2012 8:11am
By Sally Perry with 2 readers' comments
Ryde Theatre to be sold for £400,000
It will remain as a theatre 'for at least the short term' the report states.
Wednesday, 19th September, 2012 12:27pm
By Sally Perry with 4 readers' comments
Ryde Theatre: Council Confident Of Bright Future
There are two parties interested in taking on Ryde Theatre and according to the council, both plan to keep it as a "theatre/live music venue for the foreseeable future"
Tuesday, 10th July, 2012 3:39pm
By Sally Perry with 4 readers' comments
