The Guild Hall was the city’s premiere entertainment venue and was built in the early 1970s. It was sold off to the late businessman Simon Rigby and then went bust, falling back into council ownership in 2019. It remains mothballed as a venue.
Simon Rigby to appear in court for bankruptcy hearing
Simon Rigby is to appear in court for a bankruptcy hearing next month. Preston City Council has confirmed it, and other creditors, may join a claim initiated by Clifton Quality […]
A children’s nursery in the Guild Hall has closed after confusion over who owns the lease. Young Steps nursery was forced to shut today (Monday) laying off six members of […]
A new operator for the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre could be announced in a matter of days. Earlier today, Simon Rigby declared the venue open with immediate effect, claiming […]
A charity haas stepped in to take over the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, throwing open the doors with immediate effect. The Guild Foundation, a Registered Charity formed to develop […]
The Guild Hall is to officially go into administration. Owner Simon Rigby made the announcement today after months of speculation about the future of the venue. Preston Guild Hall Ltd, […]
Customers anxiously awaiting refunds for shows which have been cancelled at the Guild Hall can expect to be refunded in due course, said Simon Rigby. Hundreds of disappointed punters have […]
A management company has been brought in to take over the operating of the Guild Hall after months of speculation. The Guild Hall is in the final stages of discussions […]
The Guild Hall is preparing to stage one of its loudest shows to date as Evil Blizzard play their only 2019 show in April. The Preston based band will headline […]