Croydon's legendary Warehouse Theatre could be about to turn off its spotlights for the last time.

The historic theatre, which has proudly stood close to East Croydon station for 35 years, has gone into administration and could be set to take a final bow.

Following funding cuts by the Arts Council and more recently Croydon Council's decision not to provide the theatre with further funding, the Board were forced to place the Warehouse Theatre Company into administration at their meeting on May 4.

The popular venue boasts 2,500 theatre members and was the starting point for a number of artists including Cate Blanchett, Eddie Izzard and Dawn French.

For the past 25 years, the theatre has run the International Playwriting Festival, which has produced many plays and discovered a number of famous playwrights, such as Peter Moffatt and Kevin Hood.

The festival held earlier this year saw the Warehouse packed to the rafters.

As well as providing opportunities for new writers and actors, the Warehouse has played a key role in supporting the borough's communities and charities.

The Theatre has worked with Croydon schools including the Brit, and has supported the borough's youth by providing opportunities and facilities to develop their theatre skills.

Jeremy Frost, Managing Director of Frost Group Limited, said: "We have been instructed by the Board of the Warehouse Theatre Company Ltd and are currently working with all parties to establish what might or might not be achievable."

Members of the Theatre are planning on launching an appeal to save the Theatre.

Details of the appeal can be found on the website warehousetheatre.co.uk For further information relating to the theatre's administration, contact Jeremy Frost of the Frost Group on 0845 260 0101 or jeremyf@frostbr.co.uk