Unicorn Theatre

London, UK

The award-winning Unicorn Theatre for children and young people is located on Tooley Street, close to London Bridge and the River Thames. The Unicorn Theatre, until its opening in 2005, was the only new theatre in central London to be built since the National in 1976. It houses the 320-seat Weston Theatre, the Clore Studio theatre, education, teaching and rehearsal spaces, a public foyer and café, and is the most children-focused educational and theatre institution in the UK.

The Unicorn was opened by Lord Attenborough and was immediately critically acclaimed, winning numerous awards and being shortlisted for the penultimate round of the Stirling Prize 2006.

Given their proximity, the Clore Studio is built as a box within a box and is located beneath the Weston Theatre.

Architects: Keith Williams Architects

Acoustic Design: Arup

Theatre Design: Theatre Projects

Role of Sébastien Jouan: Acoustician

Arup Acoustics Team: Raj Patel, Ian Knowles, Sébastien Jouan

More info on KWA website