The Park Theatre is deepest red

Mirandola

Scaffolding came down yesterday. Looks striking. 

miss annie

Doesn't it! I like the projecting glass bit, guess that will be the bar.

markpack

I agree. The building looks great.

andy

This looks really really good.

Arkady

Gorgeous, isn’t it – great to see it now the scaffolding has come down. Very exciting. I’m impressed with both the re-builds currently underway on Wells Terrace – the one two doors down from the Theatre (above the new chip-shop) is rather similar in style and proportions. I hope that is continued with any other renovations on that row

Kate Jones

Looks amazing! Really fantastic and so exciting to see such a professional development taking place in the area. Well done Jez and team.

RedSturgeon

Kilt-wearers amongst us hope the eventual flooring of the projecting glass bit is opaque...<br>

Ali

wear your undies then you won't get kilt nob or examined from below

emine

I will probably regret asking this, but what is "kilt nob"?

gardener-joe

... think nipples made sore by a rough fabric ... but different! - I guess ...

andy

Expect an article on this new phenomena in this Saturday's never-read Guardian Family section.

Liz

Returning this thread to its original topic...<div><br></div><div>I went on one of the residents tours today - great to hear directly from Jez about the vision for the place, as well as getting a look at it before it's all shiny and finished. Both of the spaces, but especially Park 200, look like they'll be great places to see theatre up close. And there are two bar areas, for which they have a licence 'til midnight with the option to extend to 2am at weekends. Current ETA is in at Christmas, maybe first productions in Jan/Feb. Some photos below...</div><div><br></div><div>The first floor bar:</div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7663086526_51fe9fa2d3.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>In the circle of Park 200 - the floor we are standing on will disappear once it's finished</div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7663078254_d00be761e9.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>Views from the first floor bar bay window</div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7663084306_292e897867.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7278/7663085382_cc8a8239dc.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>And from the second floor education room</div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/7663081322_62f4406826.jpg"></div>

kreuzkav

Great a community theatre!

Morefit

Notice the amazing view from the 2nd floor education room.<div>Loads to learn.</div><div><br></div><div>Should be good.</div><div>Looking forward to it.</div>

Ali

Just found out that IAMS are about to open a"profesional" theatre at the  school.  I think it sits 200 and is to be shared with  the comunity out of school hours.

andy

Isn't this the 'education floor' that they were fundraising for?

harpistic

A nice feature on the theatre has just been published by the Indy:<br>http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/a-real-office-drama-how-a-decrepit-building-was-transformed-into-an-inspirational-arts-hub-8205976.html<br>;

Mirandola

Apparently Finsbury Park is 'changing beyond all recognition'.

miss annie

They didn't bother going anywhere other than the theatre then?

ChangN4N6

The theatre now has a brightly lit sign. It is like broadway . But better. What is the first show? We cant wait in our flat. Chang

ChangN4N6

Evening standard says Ian mckellan has given £100k for new shows. Chang