Theatre Architecture (In Context)
The tenth International review of new theatre buildings, new ideas, new design solutions and technological finesse. How does the design of theatre buildings influence the organisation of theatre space, or what sort of organisation of theatre space does a new theatro offer?
Traditions, the spirit of a place, life style, purpose, new technology and materials - what influences the creation of theatre space? An opera house at abusy intersection, a multipurpose hall for theatre and ice hockey, a proscenium stage, a congress and concert hall, ballet and an abandoned factory - how to solve these antitheses? And whether or not to solve them? How to ensure good visibility and audibility for the whole audience - an eternal theme? How to manage quick scene changes? Actor and audlonce, architect and lighting designer, set designer and director, and other creators of theatre ... Lighting and seelng a detail, velvet and wood and stone - or only stone and polish, the configuration of the theatre space and the theatre chair, or tribune?
The section of thoatro archltecture is not only a presentation of drawings, photographs and models of new theatre buildings, but it Is also a place for lectures, film and slide projections about theatre architecture - and not only architecture. It is a meeting place for archltects and students of architecture and theatre schools and every kind of theatre creator. Therefore - theatre archltecture "in context..."