An independent theatre and events company in Royton has announced it will be making a 'comeback' after losing its premises.

The Broom Cupboard on Middleton Road is a theatre company which offers workshops, theatre productions, acting classes and private tuition for all ages every week.

Since opening in 2016, the company has gone on to earn its stripes as a much-loved addition to the local community, providing a "safe space" for people to connect, interact and even enjoy live performances at its Royton-based theatre.

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The space has also been shared with StageRight Theatre Company for the past five years.

However, bosses said in a post on social media that 'Broomies' will no longer be operating at the premises and has decided to leave, citing reasons that they are "neither wanted nor welcome".

The post continued: "We have been overwhelmed with the amount of support we have received and we wish to thank you with all our hearts.

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"We kindly ask you to continue supporting us whilst we navigate through this period."

While it remains unclear how or where the company will continue to stage its productions and classes, the team said losing the space has only spurred them on even more, having given them "the enthusiasm and determination to become even bigger and better".

They continued: "The Broom Cupboard/StageRight Theatre Company has not just provided a space for people to feel included and accepted, it has created a family.

"We are a family full of wonderful, positive and creative people who encourage, support and respect one another." 

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