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Retail and CommercialRedevelopment of Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne
Redevelopment of Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne
Thornton-Firkin were appointed as Cost Consultants on the Phase 1 redevelopment of the Grade 1 listed Theatre Royal in the heart of Newcastle. This scheme required the alteration, conversion and extension of the Theatre into the adjacent vacant Bank building.
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The enabled the Theatre to continue its growth and maintain their position as of one of the major Theatres in the North. The works comprised :
- Creation of an extended stage that involved forming a major structural opening in the party wall
- New stage flying system
- Refurbishment of the back of house areas including a new green room
- New commercial, corporate , educational, toilets, catering and box office facilities within the extension
- New lift and alteration to ensure full disabled circulation throughout the Theatre
- Bridge link to the rear linking the new building at high level
The project involved a significant workload and which had to be completed during a tight ‘dark’ period when the Theatre was closed to public performances but the staff areas and booking office remained open. The project continued for a further six months on site with the Theatre re-opening for public performances. This was a good example of how projects can be delivered with limited disruption and loss to the Client with the public in close proximity to the site.
Value : £6,350,000 (split into three phases for grant and funding purposes)
Procurement route : Traditional – competitively tendered Bills of Quantities