Bam plays leading role in theatre's revamp

By Hamish Champ2018-08-28T14:12:00

Contractor will open up Leeds Playhouse and build new theatre in venue’s cellar

Bam’s North East construction operation has been appointed by Leeds City Council to deliver the £15m redevelopment of Leeds Playhouse, designed by Glasgow-based architect Page/Park.

The two theatres which make up the Playhouse opened originally in 1990, the-then largest purpose-built new theatres since London’s National Theatre in 1976.

But they suffer from poor disabled access and need new entrances and more open spaces.

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