The new Marlowe Theatre
Information about the development project and public consultation
Latest news
The latest designs for Canterbury's new Marlowe Theatre are now available and we are keen to hear your views.
- View the planning application for the demolition of the Friars Motors Company building and the partial demolition of the Marlowe Theatre.
- View the planning application for the rebuild of the Marlowe Theatre.
Latest public consultation
The latest public consultation about the new Marlowe Theatre took place at Canterbury High School in Knight Avenue, Canterbury, on Tuesday 13 May. The latest plans were on display and the scheme's architect, Keith Williams, and council officers was there to answer questions.
A transcript of the question and answers session will be published on this page shortly.
What's wrong with the current theatre?
Read a summary of the reasons for the redevelopment (67 kilobyte PDF file).
Architect's design concepts
To get more context about the images below, please download and read the architect's information boards (1.96 megabyte PDF file).
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3D model of new buildings |
3D model of main auditorium |
Side elevation of new design - old elavation shown in red |
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Floor plan at stage level |
Plan showing distance to stage from three tiers of main auditorium |
Plan showing how natural light and ventilation is used in the building |
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Comparison between height of new Marlowe and Canterbury Cathedral - current elevation shown in red |
Second auditorium plan and 3D model |
View of Marlowe from the north |
