The Michael Pilch Studio is a
theatre
Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The perform ...
in
Oxford
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the ...
, England. It opened in 1997, has a capacity of 50–90 people depending on the configuration, and is located on
Jowett Walk
Jowett Walk is a road in central Oxford, England. It connects Mansfield Road to the west with St Cross Road to the east, running parallel with and north of Holywell Street.
The road was formerly named Love Lane and used to continue north to ...
in central
Oxford
Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the ...
, England.
The theatre was built as part of a phased development of buildings by
Balliol College, mainly for student accommodation, on
Jowett Walk
Jowett Walk is a road in central Oxford, England. It connects Mansfield Road to the west with St Cross Road to the east, running parallel with and north of Holywell Street.
The road was formerly named Love Lane and used to continue north to ...
during 1996–2004 (Phase 1 completed September 1996, Phase 2 completed July 2004), undertaken by
MJP Architects
MJP Architects is an employee-owned British architectural practice established in 1972 by Sir Richard MacCormac, and based in Spitalfields, London. The practice officially changed its name from MacCormac Jamieson Prichard to MJP Architects in June ...
.
As a "
black box" studio,
the theatre is suitable for in-the-round staging and other non-standard layouts.
It run by Balliol College Drama Society and is owned by
Balliol College.
The theatre is named after Michael Pilch (1927–2021), who was the benefactor who enabled the theatre to be built.
The theatre stages a variety of productions,
including
Shakespeare
William Shakespeare ( 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's nation ...
.
The theatre was renovated in 2016.
See also
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Burton Taylor Theatre
Oxford Playhouse is a theatre designed by Edward Maufe and F.G.M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum.
History
The Playhouse was founded as ''The Red Barn'' at 12 Woodstock Road, North Oxfor ...
*
Old Fire Station Theatre
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Arts at the Old Fire Station ('The OFS') is an arts centre in Oxford comprising a Theatre, Gallery and Shop. There are also studios available to hire for classes, rehearsals and meetings.
The organisation focuses on three key things: ...
*
Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse is a theatre designed by Edward Maufe and F.G.M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum.
History
The Playhouse was founded as ''The Red Barn'' at 12 Woodstock Road, North Oxfor ...
References
External links
The Michael Pilch Studio website
1997 establishments in England
Theatres completed in 1997
Studio theatres in Oxford
University and college theatres in Oxford
Buildings and structures of the University of Oxford
Balliol College, Oxford
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