Theatre spaces - initial ideas

Public and performer spaces are separated by the auditorium & atrium (studio will be both)

Two theatre spaces:

• large = layout vertical like Bouffe du Nord (and Q theatre)
• flexible seating on ground level, similar concept to Q theatre
• 300 seats?
• proscenium arch to remain
• sunk down into the ground
• open top over the stage, but not the gallery seating (similar concept to Globe/Rose)
• 'Gods' now on ground level - this level also looks directly over the auditorium space to the rehersal area - could allow this to be viewable if wanted
• small = one level, raked seating
• more traditional 'modern' space, not open air
• 100 seats
• could actually be the space used for rehersals (*)

Scene dock - near main theatre space

• natural lighting
• easy access from road
• durable materials

Rehearsal space

• natural light
• separate access
• high ceiling, good acoustics
• could be the existing stage space

Cafe/bar

• as soon as you enter the space (main entry, from road or other main access)
• make welcoming for general public, open all hours
• larger space than current - maybe almost as big as the main theatre (how to do this..., maybe extend over part of the theatre space once sunk down)

Dressing rooms

• flexible

Toilets (public)

• provide twice as many female toilets as male
• slightly glam

Circulation/transition area:

• dramatic, vertical view, taste of what is to come (auditorium)
• contrast to historic foyer/cafe/restaurant area
• bar on top could look down onto both the auditorium and the rehersal spaces - maybe even extend this up to be a lookout tower????