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Latest on site
- Finishing off the interior areas of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre before the technical fit-up begins.
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Summer developments
- Developments in and outside the theatre as Summer approaches, including the auditorium and the Rooftop Restaurant.
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Re-using the stage
- The original teak stage floor from the 1932 building is currently being re-laid in the new foyer spaces that form the entrances to the theatre’s new auditorium.
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View from...
- Pictures of the new RST from Clopton Bridge and the Bancroft Gardens – although everything looks calm from the outside, there are currently over 300 people working on-site each day as we make the final push to complete construction.
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Dismantling the tower crane begins
- For over twelve months the tower cranes on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre site have dominated the skyline of Stratford-upon-Avon. In October the second of the two cranes was taken down, signalling the end of the major external construction work.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre site
- The beautiful blue skies gave photographer, Stewart Hemley, the perfect opportunity to take shots of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre site.
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External work continues at pace on site
- The main focus for the external works is currently the riverside, the Swan Theatre yard, Theatre Square area and the terrace outside the 1932 façade.
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Thousands visit RST site during Open Day
- As part of our recent Open Day we unlocked the doors to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre site giving people a rare chance to see behind the hoardings. Over 3,000 people came to see progress on the transformation, stopping to talk to members of the team.
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Auditorium developments
- Work continues inside the Royal Shakespeare Theatre as the drum of the auditorium takes its shape.
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Steelwork
- Taking a closer look at the steel work on the site as construction continues.
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Beginning the year
- The latest activities on the Royal Shakespeare Thatre site in January.
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Topping out gallery
- The topping out ceremony takes place as construction reaches the top of the building.
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Roof structure construction
- Working on the roof structure of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
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Steel trusses arrive
- A highly visible milestone was reached on site as the massive 30 tonne steel roof trusses were lifted into place.
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Lighting up the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- The theatre lit up to celebrate the launch of the Cultural Olympiad.
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The auditorium takes shape
- The auditorium of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre takes shape.
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Site Sunday
- Over 1,400 people visit as the Royal Shakespeare Theatre site opens its doors.
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Progress continues
- Progress continues on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre site as the demolition phase is completed.
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The crane arrives
- Putting up the crane on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre site - to help move materials for the construction.
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Architects concept sketches
- A series of concept sketches from the architects of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
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The last stage of demolition
- The last stage of demolition on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
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Transformation begins
- The transformation work begins on the Royal Shakespeare Theatre with the removal of some of the walls.
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RST then and now
- The Royal Shakespeare Theatre has changed a great deal in the years since it was built. The images show the RST as it was then, and as it is now.
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The need for change
- It is widely accepted that the current Royal Shakespeare Theatre has many shortcomings which will be addressed in the transformation of the theatre.
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