The ongoing closure of a theatre is having an "enormous" impact on a town, "denying children, actors and crowds a chance to use a professional playhouse".
Yeovil's Octagon Theatre in Somerset shut in April 2023 to allow for a £15m upgrade. But there have been multiple delays, with people waiting for Somerset Council to submit a revised business after the initial proposals were scaled down.
Rich Walters, vice chairman of the town's Civic Players, said: "Community theatre is not just a bit of fun, it feeds into the whole of society."
Somerset Council spokesperson said the authority remained committed to reopening the theatre, with work expected to be completed in 2026 or 2027.
The Swan Theatre is now the only community theatre open in the town, offering audiences a 131-seat auditorium and a stage.
A crowdfunder has been launched to help this volunteer-run venue upgrade while The Octagon is closed.