 By 2004 the theatre was redeveloped to include; increasing the capacity to 510, adding a restaurant named "Tides", a new shop "Footprints" and a new extended bar.In 2005 "Christmas Seaside Special" was introduced and proved popular.Over the years many well-known artists have appeared at the Pavilion Theatre including Ken Dodd; Cannon and Ball; Joe Brown, The Searchers; Jimmy Tarbuck; Paul Daniels; The Barron Knights; Marty Wilde; Vince Hill; Max Bygraves; Val Doonican;Raymond Froggatt.