The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has responded to questions raised by local residents about the safety of neighbouring shops in the Warwick Quadrant.  RAAC concrete was discovered last year in the Theatre building. 

It says the building’s managing agents confirm the shops are not affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).  The Harlequin says the first floor slab, which sits above the ground floor units and below the theatre and library, is a solid reinforced concrete slab.

The discovery of RAAC in the Warwick Quadrant last Autumn saw both the closure of The Harlequin Theatre, and the relocation of Redhill Library to Consort House.