Polka Theatre

Theatres and Auditorums

Heritage and Listed Buildings

NLHF and ACE funded projects

Arts and Heritage

Project Overview

Polka Theatre

Client

Wimbledon, London

Location

2016-2019

Programme

Arts Council England

Funder

Arts Council England

Funder

2016-2019

Programme

Wimbledon, London

Location

2016-2019

Programme

Arts Council England

Funder

Our Role

The redevelopment project provided:

· flexible, new Adventure Theatre for the under-6s (with increased capacity)

· new rehearsal/research and development space on first floor

· new creative learning studio

· remodelled foyer and indoor play spaces, new outdoor playground and improved external garden space

· improved access for all building users

· extended café and increased number of better equipped and appointed, multipurpose spaces for hire

· state of the art equipment and environmental technologies.

Polka Theatre was the first UK’s stand-alone children’s theatre venue, dedicated to producing and presenting work for young audiences. This transformational redevelopment project delivered new activity spaces and improvements and upgrades to existing facilities and equipment, including outdoor play area and garden.

Appointed as Project Managers. We supported the client team throughout the redevelopment and assisted with the preparation and submission of the successful Stage 2 bid to Arts Council England.

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