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Joseph Rowntree Theatre
Proscenium arch
The
Joseph Rowntree Theatre opened in 1935 and is an interesting example of an inter-war
theatre
designed by the architect Barry Parker. The exterior of the theatre is a functional
yet attractive
piece of thirties design, whilst the interior has all the characteristics of the Art
Deco
style. Since 2001 the theatre has been run by a charitable trust. The trust aims to provide
a venue
for the presentation of the performing arts for the City of York and surrounding
areas. Since
2003 a major series of refurbishments have been undertaken, including replacing the
auditorium
seats and carpets, redecorating the complete interior, upgrading the stage lighting
and
overhauling the sound system.
