Unicorn Children's Centre

The Unicorn Theatre is a purpose-designed theatre for children. Founded in 1947 by Caryl Jenner, the company toured the UK for several years until taking up residence at the Arts Theatre near London's Leicester Square. Having vacated these premises in 1999, the company now presents work to children from 4-12 years of age - in London, nationally and internationally. The Unicorn is an award-winning inspirational flagship center in the UK, aiming to move theatre for children into a contemporary frame. Its ambition is to provide the highest quality professional theatre for children in a stimulating environment, complementing this by an enterprising educational programme. The center includes the 340-seat Weston Theatre, 120-seat Clore Theatre, rehearsal rooms and an education center.

Services

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

Owner

Unicorn Children's Centre Ltd., and Caryl Jenner Productions (Unicorn Theatre for Children)

Users

National and regional groups

Acoustician

Arup Acoustics

Theatre Type(s)

Drama theatre, Children's theatre

Seat Count(s)

340, 120

Construction Type

New construction

• Unicorn Children's Theatre
• Childs play
• Performing Architecture: Opera Houses, Theatres and Concert Halls for the Twenty-First Century
• Theaters 2: Partnerships in Facility Use, Operations, and Management