Here's a review of all the works undertaken in each week of the Criterion Big Build.
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Works Completed in Week 7 (04Jul25)
Development works continue on the extension structure:
Works Planned for Week 8 (07Jul25)
Complete new extension roof structure and roof covering
This Weeks images show the framework for the new extension roof continuing to be built up, including the structure for the fascia. The walls are starting to be boarded outside giving a further impression of the shape and feel of the new front foyer.
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Works Completed in Week 6 (27/6/25)
Development works continue both outside and inside:
The theatre team have also been busy:
Works Planned for Week 7 (30/6/25)
Complete new extension roof structure
This Weeks images show the framework for the new extension roof is taking shape. Inside the side entrance to the bar are has been opened up and the set build team have done an amazing job removing the bar gantry, shutters and corner post create a much more open feel to the bar
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Works Completed in Week 5 (20/6/25)
More great progress this week – things really starting to take shape:
The theatre team have also been busy:
Works Planned for Week 6 (23/6/25)
This weeks images show the framework for the new extension is more or less complete. It gives a great impression of how the new foyer will look, together with the 3 large windows in the front and the doorway to the side
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Works Completed in Week 4 (13/6/25)
Big week this week – fantastic progress:
The theatre team have also been busy:
Works Planned for Week 5 (16/6/25)
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Works Completed in Week 3 (06/06/25)
More mixed weather but really good progress and starting to get slightly ahead of schedule:
Meanwhile back inside the theatre:
Works Planned for Week 4 (09/06/25)
Complete knock through and install new steels to create the new opening into the bar
Depending on progress, work framing work for foyer extension
Start dismantling the bar back wall, ceiling and gantry
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Works Completed in Week 2 (26/05/25)
Despite some of that wet stuff making an appearance during the week, the groundworks crew have made solid progress:
Meanwhile back inside the theatre:
Works Planned for Week 3 (02/06/25)
Security fencing installed and front doors fitted into a new partition across the foyer to create the ‘building site’. Note that no access is allowed to this area at any time.
Temporary fire escape has been constructed by the facilities team to provide escape route from the tech box into the auditorium. The usual escape route from the tech box across the roof is prohibited during the building works, as at some point there will be no roof!
The ‘Ellen Terry Stone’ removed and put aside.
Badly damaged foundation stone revealed. This will be reviewed in the coming weeks with a view to potential repair.
Continue and complete site strip out.
Dig foundations for new foyer extension.
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Our wonderful clear out volunteers and the havoc they wreaked.
Work begins to fit the temporary partition, move the doors and strip out the walls and ceiling. The lower part of the original building windows from 1884 can be seen in the centre image, together with the damaged foundation stone.