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 |
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| 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.
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