Wickham Theatre, Studio theatre at University of Bristol, England
Wickham Theatre is a studio theatre at the University of Bristol with a stage, rehearsal rooms, and technical equipment designed for academic theatrical productions. The facilities serve students studying theatre and performing throughout the academic year.
Professor Glynne Wickham founded the theatre in 1968 as part of Britain's first university theatre studies department. The institution quickly became a center for theatrical research and academic training.
The space functions as a place where students explore different theatrical traditions and stage productions throughout the academic year.
Performance schedules and events can be found through the University of Bristol website, with shows mainly happening during term time. Visitors should check ahead for current dates since programming follows the academic calendar.
A working replica of a Jacobean indoor playhouse was built at the theatre based on original designs by architect Inigo Jones. This reconstruction allows student companies to perform classical plays as they were originally intended.
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