National Theatre Studio
The National Theatre studio is a development space on The Cut, founded in 1985 under the directorship of Peter Gill. The studio houses work in progress such as play readings and workshops, and provides a venue for professional training.
The studio is housed in a Grade II listed building designed by architects Lyons Israel Ellis. Completed in 1958, the building was refurbished by architects Haworth Tompkins and reopened in Autumn 2007. Purni Morrell has been the Head of Studio since 2006.
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