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BLOOMSBURY THEATRE
THE ONLY ‘WEST END’ THEATRE AT A UK UNIVERSITY
The Bloomsbury Theatre refurbishment gives students hands-on training in a modern working theatre with facilities that exceed industry standards – preparing them for life after graduation.
BRINGING A MUCH-LOVED THEATRE INTO THE 21ST CENTURY
The Bloomsbury Theatre showcases the best of theatre, music, dance and comedy with 12 weeks a year dedicated to student productions. We carried out an extensive restoration programme to enable students to learn in a working theatre while leaving a legacy that performers, stage staff and the public can enjoy for years to come.
‘PLUG AND PLAY’ TECH
We made huge advancements to the theatre’s tech by installing customisable lighting, specialist stage electrics and replacing the lifts that allow the stage to be extended or retracted for performances. The new tech makes it easier and faster for production companies to customise the stage, audio and lighting for performances by enabling them to simply ‘plug and play’. Elsewhere, we have transformed the experience for theatregoers with luxurious seating, new cooling and ventilation and modern acoustics. Additionally, we have reinstated the historic paint-frame: the canvas used by artists to create backdrops and scenery.
“After the refurbishment we could put on some absolutely fantastic shows and it means that all the students have access to such good facilities.”
SURIYAH RASHID Final year student, School of European Languages, Culture and Society
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