New truss systems have been installed at both venues (a motorized system in Grangemouth and a manual hoist in Bo’ness). The work at Grangemouth now allows better and safer access in the roof space to allow access to the motors for maintenance and functionality.

The work will also allow for companies to use ariel flying within the halls, already used in the recent production of ‘Pretty in Pink’ and Project Theatre’s production of Matilda in May.

In addition, equipment from the former Falkirk Town Hall (FTH) has been transferred and reused in the venues to improve the audience experience and the range of events that can be accommodated.

Lighting desks, lights, seating and sound systems were relocated from FTH and can be used by both local and professional touring productions.

The improvements mean that Grangemouth now has a venue capacity of 490 seats theatre style and is the largest venue in the Council area. Capacity at Bo’ness will increase to 420 seats.

Councillor Paul Garner, spokesperson for economic development, said: “The benefits of the work are two-fold – firstly, the variety of productions we can stage will be far more varied bring a better selection of performances to local audiences and secondly, we can meet more expectations of both local groups and touring companies in terms of what they need.

“The public will notice the improvements that have been made by reusing equipment from FTH and the capital investment in these two venues.”