Valleys theatre where Charlie Chaplin once performed has been handed a lifeline
Constructed in 1892, it has been taken over by an arts trust to secure its future
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The Met theatre in Abertillery (Image: Copyright Unknown)
An old theatre at the heart of a valleys community has been handed a new lifeline as a cultural trust takes charge in wake of the global pandemic.
The well known Metropole Theatre in Abertillery will now be run by the Awen Cultural Trust, a group that aims to secure the future of the facility for arts and culture in the area.
Originally named the Metropole Theatre and Dance Hall, the building has played a significant role in the history of Abertillery since its construction in 1892, and has always been seen as a central hub within the community.
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