Royal Spa Centre
Events
As well as hosting productions by local theatre, music and arts groups, the centre also welcomes national and international acts. Concerts, dance, wrestling, variety shows, cinema and ballet have all been accommodated. The National Blood Service holds drop-in donation sessions and there are numerous fairs and exhibitions held too. In 2008 the World Powerlifting Championships were held there. There are also weekly activity groups for senior citizens.
The cinema screen films that would not normally be seen at a multiplex, such as arthouse, subtitled or re-runs of popular films. Other facilities in the Centre include two bars licensed to sell alcohol and a small meeting room.
Notable performers
Some of the famous people to have performed at the venue are , Ken Dodd, Charlie Watts, Joan Collins, Jim Davidson, Mike Skinner, Derren Brown, The Incredible String Band, Alexei Sayle, Jimmy Carr, James Acaster and Chris Addison.