£6.5m revamp of Strand Cinema into east Belfast’s premier arts venue under way

Patricia Corbett from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray, and Strand Arts Centre chief executive Mimi Turtle

Christopher Leebody

Work has begun on the £6.5m redevelopment of one of Belfast’s most unique venues.

The restoration of Strand Arts Centre coincided with Heritage Treasures Day today.