Theatre Buildings 2nd Edition

Capture your curiosity with Theatre Buildings 2nd Edition by Margaret Shewring — a definitive guide that reconnects readers with the architecture, history and practical realities of performance spaces. Whether you’re restoring a regional playhouse in the UK, planning a contemporary black-box in London, or studying European opera houses, this edition speaks directly to the needs of designers, managers and students.

Explore richly informed chapters that examine stage-house relationships, audience sightlines, acoustics, safety and heritage conservation. Practical illustrations and clear explanations demystify complex technical issues while placing them in historical and cultural context. The book balances scholarly insight with hands-on guidance, making architectural decisions accessible to non-specialists and indispensable to professionals.

Imagine confidently advising on refurbishment projects, creating audience-focused seating plans, or evaluating a venue’s logistical strengths — this volume equips you with the language, principles and case-driven examples to do just that. It also highlights contemporary challenges facing theatres in urban centres — from accessibility improvements to sustainability — making it uniquely relevant to planners across the UK, Europe and internationally.

Perfect for architects, theatre technicians, cultural managers and performing-arts students, Theatre Buildings 2nd Edition by Margaret Shewring is both a reference and a source of inspiration. Refresh your library with a book that brings clarity to theatre design and preservation. Order now to support smarter, safer and more engaging performance spaces everywhere.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.