Video: George Costigan and Sally Wainwright in conversation at Halifax Square Chapel

Actor George Costigan has become patron of them Square Chapel Centre for Arts.

George Costigan is the second patron this year, following award-winning writer Sally Wainwright, who became a patron in September 2015. He joins the likes of Glen Baxter, Sir Alan Bowness, Tim Pigott Smith, Sir Ernest Hall and Timothy West as fellow patrons at the much-loved centre.

Costigan, star of the 1986 hit film Rita, Sue and Bob Too and the recent BAFTA award-winning television drama Happy Valley, which was filmed in Calderdale, said: “I am flattered to be asked to be a patron of Square Chapel, and very pleased to accept, and hope and intend to be an active patron.”

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David McQuillan, director of Square Chapel said: “We are very grateful for the support George has already given us this year and look forward to working together on future projects. We’re thrilled to welcome George Costigan as a patron of Square Chapel as we embark on the next chapter of our journey.”

After ten years of planning, work has begun on the building’s £6.6 million redevelopment project.

The capital build will transform the venue by creating a new extension, level access to the main space and improved facilities for everyone who uses the centre.

The space will include an intimate 108 seater multi-purpose studio theatre space for film screenings, a café-bar and much more for visitors to enjoy.