That's amazing! I'm sure all you Leicesterites/East Midlanders know that the Phoenix was only ever meant to be a temporary venue when it opened - what - 30 years ago now? I thought the whole point of the new development in the cultural quarter was to finally shut the old building down!
I've had some great times there, both attending and promoting. I'm so pleased that it will be re-opening. Jeremy, can you tell us more? Will it be under the auspices of the council, or is an independent buyer/promoter taking it on? Will it still be fixed/tiered, or are they changing the seating? What sort of music? How will this impact on The Musician?
(Factoid: Sue Townsend of Adrian Mole fame, then a single mum living in Leicester, got her start by taking part in a writing workshop/competition at Phoenix Arts!)
I thought the Charlotte had already shut, to be honest. And there is certainly a sign on the building which announces it's going to be converted to flats...