The 2000's

Year 2000, the Progressive Players celebrated their 80th Anniversary and held a big reunion in October, to which many old members were invited.

In 2001 the theatre won a grant from the Lotteries Commission of £30,000. The project was for the supply and installation of new stage lighting, an audio loop induction system for the hard of hearing and an accessible toilet to the east of the auditorium and ramp for the disabled into the lounge known as the Blue Room.

In 2003 the Little Theatre itself celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. Built in 1943 it has survived many changes but still keeps its integral shape and style. In October 2003 the Progressive Players opened the Theatre doors to patrons giving excerpts from plays first performed in 1943, 1953, 1963, 1973, 1983 and 1993.

The 2010's

The Theatre continued to benefit from improvements and renovations including new seating in 2010 and in 2013 a new two storey extension, funded by a bequest from former member Jim Ord, was built at the front of the Theatre, increasing the size of the foyer and bar area.