Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre

For its Centenary, one of the United Kingdom's most distinguished drama schools renovated and remodeled its Gower Street teaching facilities. The newly-designed Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre incorporates adjustable features and can convert into two rehearsal rooms. The Malet Street entrance has been remodeled, and a box office, foyer, and cafe bar have been added.

Spaces include a 200-seat multi-configuration theatre (Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre), an 80-seat flexible theatre (GBS Theatre), and a 60-seat studio theatre (John Gielgud Studio Theatre).

Services

Design brief, concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification

Owner

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Users

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

Acoustician

Paul Gillieron Acoustic Design

Theatre Type(s)

Educational, Courtyard theatre, Flexible theatre

Seat Count(s)

200, 80, 60

Construction Type

Mixed

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