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East Lothian Council is set to demolish the historic Brunton Theatre due to dangerous RAAC concrete in its roof — a material with a 30-year lifespan that’s now decades past its prime. With repair costs deemed unfeasible, demolition is the only option — but not before solving a critical problem for nearby Brunton Court residents: their heating system relies on the theatre’s boiler. A new boiler unit will be installed in a discreet container behind the housing, hidden by walls and buildings, ensuring warmth without spoiling the listed complex’s charm. Once shuttered since 2023, the beloved venue — which hosted everything from local plays to annual pantomimes since opening in 1971 — has moved operations temporarily. Demolition is scheduled for this month, and soon, a public consultation will begin to shape the future of arts and culture in the area.

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