Reg.Nr. 91/UK/018

RSC The Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

The Swan Theatre has been created within the shell of the original Memorial Theatre destroyed in 1926 and subsequently used as a rehearsal studio. The Auditorium has a large apron stage surrounded by three tiers of timher galleries. The technical gallery aboye has bridges ...
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Project details

Title:RSC The Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Building for cultural activities
Former use:Theatre
Actual use:Theatre, rehearsal studio, gallery
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Michael Reardon & Associates, Architects
The Jury's citation: "For the creation of a magnificent Auditorium within the shell of the Memorial Theatre, destroyed in 1926, and the sensitive provision of an Art Gallery and other ancillary facilities"
GPS:52°11'25.1"N 1°42'14.9"W
Web, Links:

www.rsc.org.uk/

Description:
The Swan Theatre has been created within the shell of the original Memorial Theatre destroyed in 1926 and subsequently used as a rehearsal studio. The Auditorium has a large apron stage surrounded by three tiers of timher galleries. The technical gallery aboye has bridges spanning the space for lighting and effects. The new tentlike stainless steel roof houses within its timber structure a large rehearsal studio, rest room and administrative offices. The art gallery and ground floor glazed link provide refurbished bar and foyers and house the RSC Collecion.