Owners announce closure of The Constitutional in Farsley to concentrate on The Old Woolen

The former working club has recently hosted events including comedy and music shows.

Stars including Alan McGee – who signed Oasis – have taken to the stage.

However, in a shock social media announcement owners Choque, Dick, Howard and Beth said the club was to close from January 6.

The Old Woolen – situated within Sunny Bank Mills – will now be the home of the acts.

The statement reads: “We have some news! As of 6 January, we have decided to close The Constitutional.

“Instead we will focus all our energy down at The Old Woollen.

“Our story started back in 2014 with the Trouble at Mill pop up nights at Sunny Bank Mills. All we had were a few trestle tables, some old chairs from a church, blankets to keep out the cold, a pop up bar and some hearty home-made tucker.

“Next we took on The Constitutional, our first full-time venue – which brought with it proper heating and a beautiful art deco bar. An incredible array of artists have graced our tiny teardrop stage, with big names that a small venue had no right hosting – including Arthur Smith, Don Letts, Mark Radcliffe, Alan McGee and many more comedians, musicians, theatre-makers, writers and even opera singers.

“Now we’re concentrating on our home at Sunny Bank Mills, where all your favourite nights will live on. The Constitutional has been a wonderful incubator for our sometimes silly ideas. So look out for more Bingo For The People, hilarious comedy nights, the fabulous drag of Glamour Pussy, the science and art of Quantum Sauce and our boozy favourite, Beer Club.

“2023 is set to be our biggest year yet, with double the amount of shows and some huge names already confirmed.

“Thank you to each and every one of you that came along while we inhabited those lovely four walls. See you at The Old Woollen!

“Choque, Dick, Howard & Beth.”

Farsley residents reacted with sadness to the announcement.

One said: “You created a very special venue. I’ll miss it lots, happy memories.”