Arts and community folk from across South Devon are being invited to come along to the Pavilions Teignmouth Open House event on Saturday 28 March. The free event is being held at The Riviera Bar Cafe, Teignmouth from 1-3.30pm.

Work started on Pavilions Teignmouth last month. The multi-million pound community, arts and development centre, being built by Teignbridge Council, is due to open in Spring 2016. The centre will be run by a charitable trust.

The Pavilions’ trustees are keen to talk to artists, performers, musicians, community organisations and local people about how they would like to use the building.

Margaret Davidson, Chair of Trustees, said: “The Open House is a chance for people to come along and meet the trustees. They will hear about progress and can tell us what type of events and activities they would like to hold or attend. We want to hear the views of all the community. Everyone is welcome whether they want drop in or come for the afternoon.”

Pavilions Teignmouth will be able to stage theatre and cinema in the 220 seater auditorium and have the ability to live broadcast national artistic events such as opera, theatre and ballet. The raked seating can be folded away so the auditorum space is also available for events including weddings, festivals, fairs and conferences.

There will be several smaller studios suitable for dance and other activities. The gallery space will be home to the visual arts providing display space for local artists and for travelling exhibitions. Eight offices and a meeting room along with a cafe/bar complete the building facilities.