" Spotlight "

2005

November

Thanks to the efforts of a large group of members dozens of  costumes were  unloaded into the newly created storage space

October

 Former scenery store converted into storage space for costumes with other  areas  available for costume creation/alteration etc.

September

Scenery moved from former storerooms behind the main body of the theatre  into the  new storage area is now connected to the main building by a through door.

April

 Work started to turn former garage into workshop and storage for scenery

February

Purchase of former garage next to Spotlight.  The 'Friends' of BAODS number over 180 [including 17 Life Members]

2004

June

Refitting of kitchen completed.

May

Foyer altered to make interval drinks more accessible via new serving  hatch into kitchen. Music collection moved into its own room backstage.

April

 Refitting of kitchen begins.

2003

November

 The 'Friends' of BAODS number over 150 [including 15 Life Members]

February

 Bar installed in foyer.

2002

October

  Spotlight theatre gets its name in floodlit gold letters above the entrance.

September

  Refurbishment of foyer completed.

June

 Loop system for the hard of hearing now available.

May

Air conditioning being installed thanks to generosity of Lords Feoffees/

February

Future plans announced include the installation of new sound equipment, a loop system  for the hard of hearing, and air conditioning.

2001

November

 Electrically operated stage front curtains now fitted and used for the first time in the  Xmas pantomime.

April

Bridlington Hotel and Guest House Association presents a cheque to  BAODS for  new chairs.  New seating installed. Behind the main hall  rooms for costume and  scenery storage refurbished, work which  included removing false ceilings to allow for  building of flats/stage sets.