Octagon Reimagined will see the largest transformation of the building in its 50 year history
ACCESS
The building will be more accessible than ever before:
- Improved wheelchair access front and backstage
- A changing place toilet and an increased provision for accessible toilets on every level
WELCOMING
Audience experience and comfort will be improved by:
- New seating in the auditorium
- Improved temperature control in the auditorium and studio
- More toilets
- A new two-floor café/bar
- A new entrance and foyer to create an open and welcoming area
- Hospitality space with catering that can be hired out to groups
COMMUNITY
There will be more space available for work with young people and community:
- A purpose built studio
- A new classroom sized learning space
EXCELLENCE
The quality of the work on our stages will be ensured by:
- New backstage area for scenery “get ins” and “get outs”
- A larger and fully accessible rehearsal room
- Larger and improved wardrobe and fitting rooms
- Larger, improved and fully accessible dressing rooms
- A new digital studio to increase the Octagon’s digital capability
- A new office area and green room for staff and creatives