Future Proof
The design of this refurbishment was very carefully considered in terms of artists, audiences and future sustainability and we are delighted with the results.
The enhancement of our facilities was long overdue and our building is ready for the future and has delivered a number of key changes.
The design of this refurbishment was very carefully considered in terms of artists, audiences and future sustainability and we are delighted with the results.
The enhancement of our facilities was long overdue and our building is ready for the future and has delivered a number of key changes.
A new education and rehearsal space
We have created a new multi-purpose rehearsal room on the first floor. The new room sits alongside the existing function rooms, which have been updated to modern high-quality conferencing standard with better acoustics and sound insulation, improved sound systems and digital screen facilities, and refurbished and modernised toilets.
These rooms will provide space for theatre and music workshops, rehearsals, drama and dance classes, painting workshops, and for performances. They will also be used for corporate entertaining, receptions, conferences and meetings – providing a vital part of the income we need to deliver our arts programme.
These spaces will provide more room for performers, students and young people to learn and participate in creating great art.
Improvements in the Concert Hall and Theatre
We have invested £1m on improvements to the concert hall- most of which are not visible to the audience.
The unique floor mechanism in the Concert Hall has undergone a complete refurbishment of the mechanical infrastructure that transforms the auditorium from raked seating to flat floor in less than 2 hours. A new air cooling and humidification system has been installed to ensure the comfort of audiences and artists in hotter months. New choir seats have been installed and a state of the art sound system installed.
The Theatre now has new lighting equipment and the auditorium seats have been repaired and cleaned, and a new carpet has been laid.
These improvements will benefit the audience, artists and the staff team.
