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All the World's a Stage by Mike Higginbottom - Festival of Ideas
Sun, Aug 25
|Silsden Town Hall
The evolution of theatre buildings from classical times, through the Elizabethan and Restoration periods to the heyday of the Victorian theatre and music hall, leading to the varied approaches of post-war architects to provide performance spaces that suit modern actors and audiences.
Time and Location
Aug 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Silsden Town Hall, Silsden Town Hall, Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0AJ, UK
About the event
This presentation surveys the evolution of theatre buildings from classical times, through the Elizabethan and Restoration periods to the heyday of the Victorian theatre and music hall, leading to the varied approaches of post-war architects to provide performance spaces that suit modern actors and audiences.
Every generation of theatre designers and performers has made the best possible use of up-to-date technology and materials to provide the public with memorable experiences of drama and entertainment. The amount of physical comfort provided would often be less than a modern audience would tolerate, yet surviving theatre buildings prove remarkably adaptable to current uses and expectations.
This talk is part of Silsden's Festival of Ideas, organised by Silsden Town Hall
Additional Information
This event is suitable for those over the age of 12. All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.