The Shaftesbury Theatre has been granted planning consent for the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed building. The theatre, aniconic landmark on Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s West End, has had the proposals of Bennetts Associates Architects granted by Camden Council. Last night Burn The Floor opened at the theatre, click here to read West End Frame's five star review.
The project consists of internal and external alterations to the theatre’s existing stagehouse and flytower, ensuring the long-term viability of the venue to accommodate large-scale, self-produced and touring productions.
Located at the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and High Holborn, the Shaftesbury Theatre was originallydesigned by the renowned theatre architect Bertie Crewe and opened as New Princes Theatre in 1911. In 2002 the flytower was strengthened to increase capacity and in recent years has seen further temporary adaptations to accommodate larger shows. The proposed extension to the flytower, on the Eastern boundary of the building facing Grape Street, will increase its height and loading capacity, with the aim to eliminate the need for temporary adaptation in future.
The west face of the extension will incorporate dressing rooms and office accommodation, increasing and consolidating the theatre’s support spaces which are currently housed in several locations across the site.
The Shaftesbury Theatre is the West End's largest independent theatre owned, since 1983, by the Theatre of Comedy Company. Built in 1911 the Shaftesbury is one of the most intimate lyric houses in the West End. In recent years notable productions at the Theatre have included Tommy, Rent, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hairspray and Rock of Ages.
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