by admin | May 4, 2020 | In the Media
Frank Matcham was an acclaimed architect who designed some of our most recognisable buildings. A century after his death, Phil Penfold looks back at his legacy. By Phil Penfold (Yorkshire Post) Frank Matcham was not only one of the leading architects and designers of...
by admin | Jan 4, 2016 | In the Media
© 2016 BBC An ancient contraption called a “thunder run” has been restored to mark the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s oldest theatres. The sounds and vibrations produced by the device aim to bring plays to life for audiences as the Bristol...
by admin | Jul 4, 2014 | In the Media
Curtain Up: This is the busiest time of the year for the region’s theatres and one man knows each and every venue intimately. Phil Penfold from the Yorkshire Post talks to Dr David Wilmore. Read the full 2014 article here:...
by admin | Jul 4, 2011 | In the Media
©BBC 2011 Newcastle’s Theatre Royal will reopen on Monday following a six month, £5 million renovation project. The Grade I listed theatre’s Victorian auditorium has been recreated from the original architect Frank Matcham’s designs, which date back...
by admin | Jun 1, 2011 | Projects
Architect: Thomas Patey Theatresearch was appointed as the Heritage Team Leader for this highly prestigious project. As the oldest working theatre in the British Isles the complex story of this building’s evolution needed to be unraveled both carefully and...