Harlequin Theatre & Cinema

Executive to agree next steps on The Harlequin Theatre and potential new Redhill arts and culture venue 

Published Tuesday 10 June 2025

On Thursday 19 June, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Executive will be asked to decide on the next steps for The Harlequin Theatre and the creation of a new arts and cultural venue in Redhill.

Executive commits £10 million to The Harlequin Theatre

Published Friday 31 January 2025

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council's Executive agreed to earmark up to £10 million for work to bring The Harlequin Theatre back into use at its meeting on Thursday 30 January.

5 December update: Harlequin Theatre building, Redhill

Published Thursday 5 December 2024

Following our recent update, the Council has now received additional information about the condition of The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill – including indicative costs.

Update: Harlequin Theatre, Redhill and Arts and Cultural provision

Published Tuesday 19 November 2024

Cllr Richard Biggs, Leader of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, said: “We committed to keeping our residents informed about how work on The Harlequin Theatre building, and alternative arts provision whilst it is not accessible, is developing.

Arts and culture in Reigate & Banstead - we want to hear from you

Published Monday 23 September 2024

We are holding five drop-in engagement events across the borough to better understand the needs of individuals, groups and communities relating to arts, cultural space and activities.

Harlequin Theatre & Cinema update

Published Friday 16 August 2024

On Thursday 15 August 2024, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council's Executive met to decide on an immediate way forward for leisure and cultural provision in the borough whilst the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema is closed, following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC concrete) in September 2023.

Recommendation published ahead of Council Executive to discuss The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema

Published Wednesday 7 August 2024

On Thursday 15 August, the Executive of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will meet to discuss options for the future of The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema.

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema expected to be closed for some time

Published Wednesday 14 February 2024

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema building remains closed due to the extensive presence of RAAC.

The show must go on: Harlequin panto reinvented as Big Top experience!

 Published Tuesday 17 October 2023

Today, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council confirms that its pantomime will be relocated to a Big Top tent whilst The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema remains closed for the time being.

A purpose-built tent, to be erected in nearby Memorial Park, Redhill, will provide a comfortable, heated, and unique setting for performances due to take place between 8 and 31 December.

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema will remain closed until 20 October

Published Thursday 28 September 2023

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema will remain closed until Friday 20 October, whilst specialist survey work goes on, following the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

The Harlequin Theatre has been closed as a precaution

Published Tuesday 26 September 2023

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema has been closed today (26 September 2023) as a precaution following the potential discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).