Project summary

The National Theatre’s monumental London home was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun and opened in 1976. After over 30 years of intensive use it is now being refurbished and improved under the guidance of its Artistic and Executive Directors, Nick Hytner and Nick Starr. The refurbishment will enhance many of the backstage and front-of-house areas, as well as upgrading the technical systems throughout the theatres and improving the building’s carbon footprint, and will be carried out over a number of years to minimise disruption to the theatre’s operations.

As Theatre Consultants to the NT, Charcoalblue’s involvement includes assessing the impact of the refurbishment proposals on the planning of the building, and providing technical advice to support the scheme.