It’s a story that’s decades in the making and one to rival any Hollywood blockbuster, full of twists and turns and dramatic plot developments.

But while it might a take a while before Brightwells: The Movie comes to the Reel Cinema, the group determined to keep theatre alive in Farnham believes it’s a tale worth telling.

The Farnham Theatre Association remains keen on holding an event in Brightwells in tribute to the Redgrave and the 50th anniversary of its 1974 opening.

And the event could include a community play about the history of the development and its role in bringing the curtain down on the theatre.

The anniversary event – now provisionally earmarked for Easter 2025 – will include an exhibition of Redgrave memorabilia along with sound recordings and anecdotes from some of the many names who appeared at the theatre with the likes of James Bolam taking part.

There are also hopes that a few famous thespians who graced its stage will make an appearance at the event.

The celebration and ongoing developments at Brightwells were the big talking points when the FTA recently held its AGM at the Daniel Hall.

The group is keen to plan “in detail” but is in the hands of Surrey County Council and the yard manager.

Waiting is nothing new when it comes to Brightwells, of course, so the idea of a community play detailing the story and how Farnham lost the Redgrave was a popular, if light-hearted, one during the meeting. One member said it could be a “comedy of errors” while the words farce and tragedy also spring to mind.

“There’s been 25 years of trying to put up Brightwells Yard and I just wondered if some of our actors and talented writers should write its story and present that,” was suggested during the meeting.