Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre to transform 800-year-old Poor Priests Hospital into community hub
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Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre to transform 800-year-old Poor Priests Hospital into community hub

9 Jul 2026 · Originally published 9 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Kent’s biggest theatre to take on 800 year-old building for £1 a year in exchange for investment
The Marlowe Theatre has secured a 50-year lease for the historic Poor Priests Hospital in Canterbury for £1 a year. By investing £8.5m into the site, the theatre plans to reopen the long-vacant building as a public creative space called The Hive, providing a new venue for performances, community activities, and heritage events.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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