Two existing Worcester venues are to merge to create a new performing-arts centre for the city.
Negotiations are currently underway regarding the purchase of the city's former Scala Theatre - which closed its doors in 1973 - and the neighbouring grade II-listed Corn Exchange.
Plans revealed by Worcester City Council would see the buildings come together to create a single venue for theatre, music and events.
The city's Swan Theatre, meanwhile, is set to move from its current home on the Moors to a new venue.
The developments are part of a five-year project to regenerate the northern part of the city centre, for which the council received £17.9million from the government's Future High Streets Fund. An additional £11million has been contributed by the local authority and other partners.
Other city-centre changes forming part of the project include the building of new homes, improving pedestrian and cycling access, and the creation of additional leisure facilities.
Two existing Worcester venues are to merge to create a new performing-arts centre for the city.
Negotiations are currently underway regarding the purchase of the city's former Scala Theatre - which closed its doors in 1973 - and the neighbouring grade II-listed Corn Exchange.
Plans revealed by Worcester City Council would see the buildings come together to create a single venue for theatre, music and events.
The city's Swan Theatre, meanwhile, is set to move from its current home on the Moors to a new venue.
The developments are part of a five-year project to regenerate the northern part of the city centre, for which the council received £17.9million from the government's Future High Streets Fund. An additional £11million has been contributed by the local authority and other partners.
Other city-centre changes forming part of the project include the building of new homes, improving pedestrian and cycling access, and the creation of additional leisure facilities.