ONE of the main performance spaces at Warrington’s Pyramid Arts Centre has been re-named the Postlethwaite Studio in tribute to the late, great actor.
Members of the Postlethwaite family and leader of the borough council Terry O’Neill were among the guests at a special ceremony.
Local dancer Kate Jackson delivered the first performance in the newly renamed room on the night. She regularly uses it to rehearse for shows.
A portrait by photographer Jonathan Oakes of the actor in character as Prospero in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” now hangs in the room to inspire rehearsing artists.
Cllr O’Neill said: “This is an opportunity to honour Pete on behalf of the people of Warrington.”
Cllr Kate Hannon, the council’s executive member for leisure, community and culture said: “Pete Postlethwaite always made Warrington proud through his distinguished work and immeasurable talent. I am thrilled that we can pay tribute to him in this way.”
Pete was a patron of the Pyramid.
Postlethwaite Studio unveiled
00 Comments
Share.
About Author
Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
