Ireland's Oldest Theatre Re-opens

MAJOR RESTORATION AND EXTENSION OF HISTORIC THEATRE

Theatre Royal, Waterford

The Theatre Royal in Waterford, the oldest theatre in Ireland, has re-opened after major restoration and refurbishment work carried out by Arts Team in collaboration with Waterford architect Wigam McGrath & Partners.

The theatre dates from 1874 and occupies part of the city's Georgian Town Hall. Our part of the project radically re-defined the auditorium and provided a new 'cross-over' lobby linking the grand council foyer to the theatre foyer. But the project has been a true collaboration and provided the theatre with a new ventilation strategy, state-of-the-art performance infrastructure and sympathetic but up-to-date refurbishment.

New Project in Edinburgh

RESTORATION AND REFURBISHMENT OF A MUCH-LOVED THEATRE

King's Theatre, Edinburgh

Following a design concept / competitive interview process, we have been selected as architects to lead the refubishment of this local landmark, in a joint venture with our Edinburgh-based partners Crea8 Architects.
Our concept is designed to radically enhance the theatrical intimacy of the auditorium, which has been much altered over the years. The shortcomings of the front of house areas will also be addressed with a new circulation strategy, making the building fully accessible as well. The bold Edwardian interior design willl be enhanced and rejuvenated throughout.

New Home for Library Theatre Co

PRELIMINARY STUDY TO TEST VIABILITY OF POTENTIAL NEW BASE FOR THEATRE COMPANY

Theatre Royal, Manchester

We have completed a preliminary study testing opportunities for the relocation of the Library Theatre Company to the former Theatre Royal. The proposed move from the home that gave the company its name will allow refurbishment of Manchester's City Library.

Manchester's 1845 Theatre Royal has a chequered history. Its interior was radically remodelled in the 1870s and the building converted to a cinema in the 1920s, then a bingo hall in the late 50s. For the last 20 years it has been a nightclub. Housing the theatre company here provides a number of opportunities, including the chance to return an important building to its original use.

Rejuvenating the Colosseum

EXTENSION AND REFURBISHMENT OF NOTABLE 1930s CONCERT HALL

Watford Colosseum

We have been appointed to develop plans to refurbish and extend this highly-regarded 1,400 seat hall. Designed by Charles Voysey, son of Arts & Crafts master C.F.A. Voysey, the venture shares with the adjoining town hall beautiful 1930s classical interior detail.
Admired for its acoustic quality and regularly used for recording, the hall will have its seating and ventilation upgraded. A new extension will provide much-needed audience facilities, and is also an important opportunity to create a more accessible and open environment as well as link to Watford's wider urban regeneration strategies and the adjacent West Herts College development.