The New Globe Theatre (formerly the Globe Theatre) is currently under fast-paced renovations.

Paul Robinson, the venue's new owner, explains some of the changes that are taking place.

"The [main] stage will actually form part of the floor — about a metre-and-a-half back from where it is. And there will be a stage built on top of that. It will look like a much more grandiose room than what it was.

"The cinema is still there but we have ripped out all the upholstery because it's a bit old and rank. But it's going to be re-upholstered. This area might not be ready on opening night [although] it's not a crucial part of the venue, but it's going to be there as an [alternative] very soon after and it'll be either for cinema or sit down shows, or whatever."

Tim Price — who's handling PR for the New Globe — explains the cinema room "could possibly be used for a cabaret type thing, it might even be a movie with a live floor show. We've already got someone booked in who wants to do that."

He also explains there is "going to be a small stage and a sit down lounge area [near the bar space] … It will have a cocktail lounge sort of feel."

Paul adds: "there is three very different spaces and they can do almost anything — whichever one you want for whatever you want — but primarily focussing on music obviously because that's what my passion is."

Tim explains the newly renovated venue has a number of selling points.

"The live stage room is much more bearable to go and see live music in. [Also], you no longer have to sign in to come into the venue, [there'll be] dedicated bar staff, rather then volunteers that were here before, but let's not focus on old … [Also] we're gonna have people in here that are professionals, the people in here are a part of the venue and are passionate about the venue. That goes from the sound guy, to the bands, the bookers, the PR, to the guy who owns it.”

The New Globe Theatre will open in time for The Queensland Festival Of The Blues November 2.