National Theatre
London, UK
Richard Einzig/Arcaid
The theatres are: The Olivier, with a modified thrust stage and seating 1,160; The Lyttelton, with a flexible proscenium stage and 890 seats and The Cottesloe which is a flexible courtyard space with seating galleries around three sides and a central space for audience or performer, seating is between 200 and 400 depending on the layout.
Simon Annand, courtesy of National Theatre
owner:
National Theatre Board
architect:
Sir Denys Lasdun and Partners
acoustician:
Henry R. Humphries, succeeded by Sound Research Laboratories
users:
National Theatre, touring productions
spaces:
- 1,160-seat thrust theatre
- 890-seat flexible proscenium theatre
- 400-seat courtyard theatre
construction type:
New construction
theatre type:
Arts & cultural centers, Auditorium design/seating, Concept design, Drama theatres, Flexible & studio theatres
services:
Theatre planning, and theatre equipment design and specification; Concept design (Cottesloe Theatre) and architectural lighting
completion:
1976
Simon Annand, courtesy of National Theatre
Mike Smallcombe, courtesy of National Theatre
Courtesy of National Theatre
