Coleford has begun the huge task of delivering bespoke handmade bricks and specials for the grade II listed Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford upon Avon.
English Heritage have praised the architects Bennetts Associates for creating a modern design without ruining the existing historic features. Originally designed by Elisabeth Scott and opened in 1932 the new £100 million development is due to re-open in summer 2010. Further information regarding the progress of the project can be found at the RSC site.
Architects impression of the finished theatre viewed from the park.
The Stratford Blend
The 160,000 and 10,000 specials required will be produced in a Bespoke Blend now fittingly titled the ‘Stratford Blend.’ The blend includes; Saxon Multi, Flashed Wessex, Ironstone & Smooth Forest Royal.
While the main site is already attracting a large amount of publicity, Coleford Brick & Tile, as the primary brick supplier, have recently been visited by the BBC to film short news reports on the manufacture of the bricks. See BBC report.
A cut-away rendering of the new Theatre showing the auditorium and tower.
