A theatre in Barking that has been closed due to crumbling concrete has warned customers they will have to wait until 2025 for the venue to reopen. 

The Broadway Theatre updated customers of the latest delay on September 9, as it continues to be impacted by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). 

The venue has been closed to customers for around eight months after the dangerous concrete was discovered in January. 

In its previous update from March, the theatre advised it was awaiting a start date for remedial works to be started. 

Despite this, it appears that the works have not been able to be started.

The Broadway Theatre said: "Unfortunately the Broadway remains closed for the foreseeable future, and as yet we are unable to commence remedial work to remove the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) identified in the building.

"Sadly this does mean there will be no Christmas pantomime at the Broadway this year.

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"We apologise for the disappointment or inconvenience this may cause.

"We look forward to being able to deliver great new shows and new opportunities at the Broadway once we are able to welcome you back during 2025."

Customers with tickets to shows in Autumn will be contacted in due course.