From bombsite to Backstage: Old Vic opens its £17 million extension building

Waterloo’s Old Vic theatre has opened a £17 million extension at the rear of the building, appropriately named the Backstage.
Old Vic Backstage. Photo credit: Philip Vile
The theatre’s first extension in 200 years is a mix of expanding its building and also providing new public spaces and an obligatory cafe. The £17 million didn’t just go on the extension though as much of it was spent on the rest of the theatre improvements in the back-of-house facilities.
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