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HISTORY OF THE ALMEIDA<br />
THE ALMEIDA THEATRE is a 325 seat venue<br />
in <strong>the</strong> heart of Isling<strong>to</strong>n. Built in 1837,<br />
originally <strong>as</strong> <strong>the</strong> Scientific and Literary<br />
Institute of Isling<strong>to</strong>n, <strong>the</strong> building h<strong>as</strong><br />
undergone many reincarnations including a<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>rian music hall, a Salvation Army citadel,<br />
when <strong>the</strong> balcony w<strong>as</strong> most likely added, and a<br />
fac<strong>to</strong>ry for carnival novelties.<br />
It w<strong>as</strong> converted and founded <strong>as</strong> a <strong>the</strong>atre in 1980 by<br />
Pierre Audi, rapidly building up a reputation for high<br />
quality drama, particularly during <strong>the</strong> 1990s under <strong>the</strong><br />
Artistic Direc<strong>to</strong>rship of Jonathan Kent and Ian<br />
McDiarmid.<br />
In 2001 <strong>the</strong> company relocated <strong>to</strong> Kings Cross, whilst<br />
major refurbishment <strong>to</strong>ok place, providing an entirely<br />
new front-of-house and, through m<strong>as</strong>sive excavation,<br />
extra back-stage space. The company returned <strong>to</strong><br />
Isling<strong>to</strong>n in 2002 under <strong>the</strong> direction of present Artistic<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r Michael Attenborough.<br />
The <strong>Almeida</strong> is known worldwide for producing an<br />
adventurous and diverse range of British and<br />
international drama with some of <strong>the</strong> world’s finest<br />
artists. In its unique space, uniting <strong>the</strong> epic and <strong>the</strong><br />
intimate, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Almeida</strong> presents cl<strong>as</strong>sics (when foreign,<br />
in newly commissioned versions) aiming <strong>to</strong> reveal<br />
<strong>the</strong>m in a fresh light, alongside brand new plays from<br />
across <strong>the</strong> English-speaking world.<br />
EXPLORE THE ALMEIDA<br />
You can find out more about <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry of<br />
this f<strong>as</strong>cinating building on our <strong>the</strong>atre <strong>to</strong>urs.<br />
Led by an experienced guide <strong>the</strong>y offer <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> explore <strong>the</strong> depths of <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre including<br />
backstage, wardrobe, and technical departments.<br />
The <strong>to</strong>urs also look at <strong>the</strong> his<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>the</strong> building<br />
through its many incarnations up <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> present day.<br />
We finish <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>urs with a complimentary tea or coffee<br />
in <strong>the</strong> bar.<br />
For more information see www.almeida.co.uk<br />
or <strong>to</strong> book a place on a <strong>to</strong>ur contact box office on<br />
020 7359 4404.<br />
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