We have commissioned Stanton Williams to help us ‘open up’ the Royal Opera House, with our building physically embodying our core values of creativity, excellence and inclusivity.
There will be no changes made to the main stage which will be open throughout the works, with the performance schedule operating as normal.
Key enhancements will include:
- A new café and improved bars – relaxing spaces in the heart of London to grab a drink, whether or not you’re coming to a show, or enjoy a range of light bites. Free wifi will be offered.
- A refurbished restaurant – Enjoy a stunning meal in an iconic venue, whether or not you’re coming to a show.
- A redesigned Linbury Theatre – The West End’s newest and most intimate theatre
- An improved Shop – a destination in its own right with a bespoke product offer
- Exciting architectural redevelopment of our front of house spaces – incredible spaces brought to life with displays and collections drawing on the Royal Opera House’s heritage.
- A new Front of House programme – Taster and full-length live performance in our front of house areas, as well as workshops and interactive digital content.
Project team
Project Office
- Sarah Younger (Project Director)
- Belinda Cameron (Programme Manager – Performance)
- Sharmaine Collins (Programme Manager – Public)
- Tiago Domingues (Project Co-ordinator)
- Ray Naicker (Project Accountant)
- Martin Adams (Technical Manager)
- Tony Wilson (External Project Manager)
- Joe Green (External Project Manager)
- Juliet Price (External Project Manager)
- Sam Rogers (External Project Manager)
Design Team
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- Stanton Williams (Architects)
- Studio Linse (Interior Designers)
- Equals Consulting (External Project Management)
- Rise (Construction Managers – Main Works)
- 3 Interiors (Main Contractor – Amphi Level Works)
- All Clear Designs (Access Consultants)
- Arup (Services Engineers)
- Charcoalblue (Theatre Consultants)
- Gardiner & Theobald (Cost Consultant)
- Gerald Eve (Planning Consultants)
- Endpoint (Wayfinding Consultants)
- Kendrick Hobbs (Catering Consultant)
- Robert Bird Group (Structural Engineers)
- Studio Fractal (Lighting Consultants)
- The Planning Lab (Planning Consultants)
Open Up Advisory Committee
- Chair: Sir Stuart Lipton
- Alex Beard (CEO)
- Sir David Clementi
- Dr Genevieve Davies
- Sir Nicholas Hytner
- Joe Green (External Project Manager)
- Paul Morrell OBE
- Tony Wilson (External Project Manager)
- Sarah Younger (Open Up Project Director)
Open Up Project Board
- Chair: Amanda Saunders (Director of Development and Enterprises)
- Alex Beard (Chief Executive)
- Jillian Barker (Director of Learning and Participation)
- Belinda Cameron (Open Up Programme Manager – Performance)
- Sharmaine Collins (Open Up Programme Manager – Public)
- Mark Dakin (Technical Director)
- Lindsey Glen (Head of Policy and Strategy)
- Joe Green (External Project Manager)
- Mindy Kilby (Director of Finance)
- Joe McFadden (Chief Technology Officer)
- Hazel Province (Director of Planning)
- Lucy Sinclair (Director of Audiences and Media)
- Heather Walker (Director of Operations)
- Tony Wilson (External Project Manager)
- Sarah Younger (Open Up Project Director)
Open Up Finance and Procurement Board
- Chair: Mindy Kilby (Director of Finance)
- Joe Green (External Project Manager)
- Sophie Henstridge (Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager)
- Neil Langford (Cost Consultant)
- Ray Naicker (Project Accountant)
- Lynn Oldfield (Head of Management Accounts)
- Tony Wilson (External Project Manager)
- Sarah Younger (Open Up Project Director)