Dramatic new look for Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal wanted to transform the ‘street to seat’ experience for visitors.

We constructed a show-stopping extension while preserving the 147-year-old auditorium. To minimise the time the theatre had to close we carried out as much work as we could beforehand and completed works inside the theatre at the same time as the extension.

Incorporating a dramatic spiralling staircase, which connects foyer to auditorium at every level, the new extension improves the visitor experience as well as theatre operations.

Mastering the geometry of the extension's complex concrete frame was a key project challenge requiring top-flight engineering and construction.

Multi-Level Design

The five-storey foyer connects to the auditorium at every level improving ‘street to seat’ times for visitors.

Quality Finishes

Completed to exacting standards and tolerances, the interior is clad in bespoke joinery.

Bespoke Delivery

The glamorous golden façade consists of stainless steel and glazing. With each element unique, these were installed piece-by-piece once the structure was in place.

Having visited the site during the construction period, it was evident that the pride that Scottish Opera demonstrates in every performance on stage is reflected in the delivery of this high-quality building.
The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, Scottish Opera

Design and construction expertise

The extension’s complex frame required expert engineering and construction. So we created the superstructure in-house, carrying out all works ourselves.

Our in-house Design Group and site team worked in tandem to achieve the tight tolerance levels and high-quality finish so that the jigsaw of manufactured internal joinery fitted perfectly.

We perfected the stunning centrepiece staircase using extensive CAD modelling.