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Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk Town Hall closure sparks sad memories after final performance

A photograph of an empty stage and a 'ghost light' has sparked bitter-sweet memories for many, as Falkirk Town Hall closed its doors for the last time.

For Jamie O'Rourke, director of Project Theatre, the powerful image said it all.

"As the stage went quiet, the team upheld the theatre tradition of keeping a single light, known as the ghost light, turned on so the stage never goes fully dark. It’s said the light is for the ghost, that every theatre has, to perform at night," he said.

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