Interiors
Why Old Theatres Put the Foyer Between Street and Auditorium
Old theatres use the foyer to ease the shift from street to auditorium. Learn how thresholds, sound and circulation…
The full collection
All stories
Explore the first planned stories from Local Stage Review, each taking a different route into the buildings, interiors and neighbourhoods around performance.
Buildings
Brick, Timber or Stone: What a Facade Can Tell You at a Glance
Brick, timber or stone facades reveal clues about texture, upkeep and a venue’s character—without pretending that a…
Neighbourhoods
The Noticeboard Outside the Venue and the Changing Life of Local Cultural Information
A venue noticeboard can preserve local cultural memory: learn how to record changing posters, share overlooked…
Access
The Accessible Entrance Is Not Always the One You Notice First
Accessible entrance information can help visitors plan around a venue’s layout, shared spaces and door arrangements…
Memory
A Slow Look at a Performance Building’s Changing Memory
A slow look at a performance building’s changing memory helps you record traces of past use in its materials, repairs…