The Michael Pilch Studio is a theatre in Oxford, England. It opened in 1997, has a capacity of 50–90 people depending on the configuration, and is located on Jowett Walk in central Oxford, England.[1][2]
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| Full name | The Michael Pilch Studio Theatre |
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| Address | Jowett Buildings, Jowett Walk Oxford OX1 3TS United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°45′20″N 1°15′02″W / 51.75569°N 1.25046°W |
| Owner | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Operator | Balliol College Drama Society |
| Type | Studio theatre |
| Seating type | Flip-up seats |
| Capacity | 50–90 (typically 70) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1996 |
| Opened | 1997 |
| Renovated | 2016 |
| Architect | MJP Architects |
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| pilchstudio | |
The theatre was built as part of a phased development of buildings by Balliol College, mainly for student accommodation, on Jowett Walk during 1996–2004 (Phase 1 completed September 1996, Phase 2 completed July 2004), undertaken by MJP Architects.[3]
As a "black box" studio,[2] the theatre is suitable for in-the-round staging and other non-standard layouts.[4] It run by Balliol College Drama Society and is owned by Balliol College.[5] The theatre is named after Michael Pilch (1927–2021), who was the benefactor who enabled the theatre to be built.[6] The theatre stages a variety of productions,[7] including Shakespeare.[8] The theatre was renovated in 2016.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "About The Michael Pilch Studio". The Oxford Magazine. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ a b "The Michael Pilch Studio". HeyTheatres. UK. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Jowett Walk project description". MJP Architects. Archived from the original on 27 August 2009.
- ^ "Michael Pilch Studio". Oxford Venues. Oxford University Dramatic Society. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Michael Pilch Studio". outts.org. Oxford University Technical Theatre Society. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Michael Pilch 1927–2021". UK: Balliol College, Oxford. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Michael Pilch Studio". Daily Info. UK. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ Brewer, Jimmy (11 May 2023). "Macbeth at the Michael Pilch Studio: A Review". The Oxford Blue. UK. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Junior Common Room" (PDF). Annual Record. UK: Balliol College, Oxford. 2016. p. 109. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
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