NewsgalleryWork in progress at the new Chester cultural centreBookmarkShareNewsByMichael GreenEditor, Chester, Crewe and Nantwich Chronicles17:26, 29 JAN 2016Updated10:21, 31 JAN 2016The new cultural centre in Chester under construction in January 2016. Picture by Mark Carline1 of 15The new building which will house the main and studio theatres at the Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline2 of 15The new building which will house the main and studio theatres at the Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline3 of 15Some of the distinctive brickwork which forms part of the new building housing the main and studio theatres at Chester's cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline4 of 15A visitor centre has been opened at the new cultural centre in Chester so people can check out what the building will look like when it is finished. Picture by Mark Carline5 of 15The top floor of the new building part of the Chester cultural centre where the studio theatre will be based and where patrons can enjoy stunning views of Chester and the Welsh hills. Picture by Mark Carline6 of 15The top floor of the new building part of the Chester cultural centre where the studio theatre will be based and where patrons can enjoy stunning views of Chester and the Welsh hills. Picture by Mark Carline7 of 15The mass of scaffolding which currently dominates the area that will become the main theatre at the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline8 of 15The main entrance area of the new Chester cultural centre which will provide access to the new library and cinema facilities. Picture by Mark Carline9 of 15The mass of scaffolding which currently dominates the area that will become the main theatre at the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline10 of 15Part of the main theatre are showing where one of the upper tiers of seating will be located at the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline11 of 15The interior of the old main screen of the Odeon showing some of its original features which are going to be retained in the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline12 of 15The interior of the old main screen of the Odeon showing some of its original features which are going to be retained in the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline13 of 15The area at the top of the stairs which once led to the main Odeon screen but which will house the main library complete with 'quiet' areas in the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline14 of 15A panoramic view of the exterior of the new Chester cultural centre. Picture by Mark Carline15 of 15