Councillor Guy recently toured Burdall’s Yard in Walcot to see for himself the new performance and events venue recently taken over by the Next Stage Theatre Company.

The former brewery and night club, which had lain empty for two years has been transformed and now boasts a main stage, gallery and studio which can host an array of events.

Councillor Guy said: “We have so many talented artists in B&NES and its important they have access to high class facilities like Burdall’s Yard to showcase their work.”