Cochrane Theatre, Theatre venue in Southampton Row, Camden, England.
Description
Cochrane Theatre is a theatre building located on Southampton Row in Camden featuring a traditional proscenium stage design. The venue includes 41 counterweight flying bars, an orchestra pit for up to 16 musicians, and a single-level auditorium with 314 seats arranged to provide clear views of the stage.
History
The building was constructed in 1963 by the London County Council and named after Jeannetta Cochrane, who specialized in costume and stage design. The choice reflected her important influence on theatre and design practices.
Culture
The theatre was the main performance space for Theatre Design Course students at Central School of Art & Design for many years. It served as an essential place where they applied what they learned about stage and costume work.
Practical
The theatre hosted traditional stage productions and was also used for television recordings. Its compact size and direct sightlines made it suitable for intimate performances and training purposes.
Did you know?
The venue attracted television productions from major broadcasters like Channel 4 and ITV for shows filmed in recent years. This use as a recording studio demonstrated its versatility beyond traditional stage performances.
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