Cornerstone Theatre

Sutton in Ashfield

Project summary

The theatre at Sutton Community Academy was fully renovated to create a mixed-use venue for students and the community. The renamed Cornerstone Theatre is now open to the public.

Project updates

Now open!

In detail

Funded by part of the Council’s Future High Streets Fund, in partnership with Academy Transformation Trust Further Education, the theatre at Sutton Community Academy was fully refurbished in 2025. The project, completed by Miller Knight, is now a finalist in the EEM Building Communities Awards for Refurbishment Project of the Year.

Since the improvement works, which saw new dressing rooms, a green room, foyer and box office as well as a complete refurbishment of the auditorium, the theatre has provided a fantastic facility for students at the college and members of the community. The multi-functional, community-orientated space now allows residents and visitors to Sutton to watch professional theatre performances, cinematic experiences, music and comedy nights as well as local productions.

Keep up with the progress of major regeneration projects on our News page

Discover Ashfield celebrates all that is best about living, visiting, learning, working, and doing business in Ashfield.

sutton