Work is progressing fantastically on our development project which is now in its final phase. The new lift has been installed, the new bathrooms will be ready to re-open imminently and the dressing rooms are nearly complete. Our exciting new front of house space will be opening in early 2027; we can’t wait to share … Read more
We met with architect Oli Heywood, director at Allies and Morrison, to find out more about the background to the development project – why it was necessary, and the journey to where we are today. Take a look at the video below. https://youtu.be/sxYn-iijqy0 We still have 4% left to raise. We want our spaces to … Read more
The central aim of OT Open to Everyone is improving accessibility to the theatre. This video shows the process of the theatre’s front steps being removed at the end of June; a symbolic stage in the development project. The entrance steps will be replaced with level access allowing everyone to enter together.
On Friday 19 June, the Orange Tree Theatre’s entrance steps were removed as part of the theatre’s capital development project to improve accessibility. This moment marks a huge upgrade, improving access into the building, as well as its front of house spaces. The entrance steps will be replaced with level access allowing everyone to enter … Read more
As our development project gets underway, we met with Steve Murphy, Managing Director of Rise Contracts, to find out a bit more about their work and how the project is going so far, and to get a sneak peek of the team hard at work. https://youtu.be/91QH9Bvm7HY?si=4LSQawrYOMqTzTn4
Roger Allam, Niamh Cusack, Emma Fielding and Freddie Fox joined theatre staff, OT board members and other guests on Friday 13 March for a breaking ground event, marking the start of our development project which will transform the front of house and backstage areas to create a more accessible, welcoming and sustainable environment for audiences, … Read more
As work begins on our capital project to make the OT open to everyone, if you’ve visited us before, you’ll notice that there are some changes at the theatre when you visit. If you have a ticket booked in the balcony, the entrance to the auditorium will no longer be through the Attenborough Room, but rather … Read more
We have now launched the public fundraising campaign for our development project, OT: Open to Everyone. Having already raised £4.1 million toward the £4.5 million target, we now have £350,000 to raise and are seeking public support for the final push. This development, designed by architects Allies and Morrison, will transform the front of house … Read more
Since starting in a room above the pub in 1971, and moving into our much-loved theatre-in-the-round in 1991, the Orange Tree has grown with the support of you – our audiences, artists, and our community. Together we’ve created a theatre that is intimate, bold, and welcoming. Now, we need your help to take the next … Read more
The Orange Tree Theatre today announces that we will embark on a capital development project to transform both the audience and artist experience, whilst improving the overall environmental impact of our building, futureproofing the theatre for the next generation. OT has commissioned Allies and Morrison as the architect for the project, which will put accessibility … Read more