Bluma Appel Theatre

This popular 1970s Toronto theatre was redesigned and converted from an 830-seat modified thrust, fan-shaped theatre into an 890-seat proscenium-style theatre. A balcony and boxes bring the audience much closer to the performer and create a more intimate space.

Services

Preliminary development including masterplan, concept design, theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification

Owner

Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Users

The Canadian Stage Company, The Hannaford Street Silver Band, local arts groups

Theatre Type(s)

Drama theatre

Seat Count(s)

890

Construction Type

Renovation

• Making Space for Theatre: British Architecture and Theatre since 1958