A SPARKLING lights installation will keep one of York's most striking buildings on display long after the sun goes down.

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, on Haxby Road, now has new lights and signs to give visitors a unique view of the art deco building.

Displays are in keeping with the original design and include striking lettering on the brickwork and illuminations on top of the front entrance's poster boards.

Dan Shrimpton, managing director, said: "Part of this theatre’s charm is the distinctive style of the building, which regularly attracts visitors as enthusiastic about the architecture as they are about the shows being staged here, so it was important that we kept the new signage very much along the same lines as the original design."

The improvements at the Grade 2 listed building were made possible through money raised by the theatre's events and various fundraising activities.

The new lighting and signage has been supported by architects PPIY, contractors JMark Construction and Listers Electrical, and signmakers Harrisons Signs.

The theatre is hosting two informal opportunities for potential candidates to meet other trustees today, Saturday, and next Saturday, November 15 at 10am.

For more information contact Dan Shrimpton on 07511 123659 or visit jrtheatre.co.uk/vacancies