KEITH WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS LIMITED
Marlowe Theatre with Canterbury Cathedral
The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, UK
The new 4,850m2 Marlowe Theatre in the heart of the city’s historic core, contains a 1,200 seat main auditorium, flytower and orchestra pit, a 150 seat second space, cafés and bars, rehearsal, backstage facilities and admin offices.
An 8m high, reconstructed stone colonnade enwraps the glass triple level foyer uniting all public spaces and 2 auditoriums.
The Marlowe was opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex KG, GCVO on 4th October 2011.
The Marlowe has become one of the UK’s most successful regional theatres selling more than 2 million tickets in the first few years since it opened.
KWA were commissioned to design the project’s urban masterplan, the new civic centre itself, its interior spaces, and the new civic square.
The project has won many awards and featured extensively in the international media.
Company details
- Incorporated:
- 05 January 2001
- Industry:
- Construction
“Within the envelope of a wonderful example of the best in 21st century architectural design, Keith Williams has provided us with a stunning 1200-seat main house that uses all the well-established traditional principles of auditorium design to provide a warm and intimate space in which to experience all forms of the performing arts at the highest standards. Joined democratically through common foyers dominating the front of the building on three levels, the 150-seat Marlowe Studio theatre provides a flexible and inspiring space for new and creative work of all kinds. The effect of both these spaces on our programming is truly inspirational.”Mark Everett Theaatre Director Marlowe Theatre