Ahead of opening night, we take a first look around as the final preparations are made. For the full story on the £11million flagship development see here.

9. Gearing up for opening night
Friday night's performance by The Lake Poets and Kathryn Tickell will kick off the opening season, called Firestarters. Photo: jpi media

10. Two-storey
The two-storey venue also has its own foyer bar open for drinks ahead of shows and at intervals. Photo: Stu Norton


12. Final piece of the puzzle
The Fire Station Auditorium completes the creation of the MAC Trust cultural quarter, which has also seen the restoration of the Dun Cow and Peacock pubs, as well as the complete transformation of the empty Fire Station into an arts centre and bistro. Photo: Stu Norton
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