:The initial brief called for a traditional theatre setting with a 600-seat auditorium, proscenium arch and fly tower, and for it to be designed for the spoken word. By restricting the depth of the arching auditorium to 18m, architect Gordon Moller m

:The initial brief called for a traditional theatre setting with a 600-seat auditorium, proscenium arch and fly tower, and for it to be designed for the spoken word. By restricting the depth of the arching auditorium to 18m, architect Gordon Moller managed to provide seating for 670 while retaining an intimate setting and achieving the required acoustic qualities.