Hidden arcade to come to light for weekend festival

One of Huddersfield's hidden gems, the Byram Arcade in the centre of town, is to be transformed into a ballroom and live music venue.

The temporary transformation of the popular shopping arcade on Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, is scheduled take place as part of the Festival of Light, the town's biggest winter event.

Ragroof Theatre will perform dance routines and then invite audiences to have a go.

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Ragroof's tea dances are for all ages and levels of experience, giving festival-goers the chance to trip the light fantastic.

The dances will take place from 4pm on Friday and 1pm on Saturday.

Students from the Highfields Centre at Kirklees College will be adding to the atmosphere on Saturday December 4 with three acts performing acoustic music. Midnight Scenario, Boats and Hoes and Profound Sounds will be in the Arcade from 11am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 7pm.

Byram Arcade dates back to 1880 when it was built by architect WH Atkinson. All 25 retail units are occupied and open to the public, an increase of 25 per cent from last year.

The latest tenants include interior designers Shibusa Interiors, yarn shop Spun and fashion boutique The Connoisseur's Independent Trading Post.

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