Regional theatres Education Refurbishment Community and Visual Arts

ACT Consultant Services provides specialist advice and design from feasibility studies to detailed design of presentation spaces, including those for the visual and performing arts, education and multi-media.

ACT works with theatre managers, architects, arts development officers, construction companies, head-teachers, bursars and conference managers to provide a presentation space fit-for-purpose and engaging in use whilst acknowledging budgetary constraints and construction needs.

Specialist consultancy is available in the following areas:

  • stage and auditorium design
  • cost planning for theatre equipment
  • liaising with other members of the design team
  • detailed design and specification of: lighting and power, auditorium and stage lighting, sound and communications, stage suspension, tracks, masking and drapes, seating, seat tiering and floor surfaces, and film/video projection systems

ACT can be involved in your project from conception to completion or can provide surveys, design checks and design team/contractor support at intermediate work stages, as required.

The Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
Newly opened on 16th September 2010 after a £2.5m comprehensive refurbishment. 70 arts performances per year are planned at the venue which will be a new home for youth and fringe theatre and also support the wider economy of Buxton by attracting conferences into the town. See pictures on BBC News website
Curtain rises on £14m theatre for Llanelli
Detailed design work has started on the £14.6m cultural centre that will include a 500-seat theatre. Click picture for details.
The Works, Llanelli
Building Schools for the Future
ACT provides a clear, concise and economic design and specification service for the Educational Sector. See our work at: Jubilee High School
@Bristol celebrates its 10th anniversary.
See David Ward's art installation