NEW - now installed on site is a time lapse camera tracking the progress of the build. You can zoom in and check out shots from days past by clicking on the link below:
New Marlowe Theatre time lapse photography camera
2008
Planning Permission granted.
2009
MarchDemolition of the Friars Motors Centre.
Archaeological investigations carried out underneath Friars site.
Closure of the Marlowe Theatre on 22 March 2009.
April
Contractor appointed with a start on site date of end of April.
Demolition of the existing theatre structure commences.
April - December
Construction work progresses.
Please note - monthly updates will be provided during the construction process.
2010
Construction work progresses.
Fundraising Campaign continues.
'Marlowe in Motion' performances and events held across the district.
2011
Completion of construction work.
Specialist fit out of the new theatre.
Training and 'soft' opening.
The new Marlowe opens in September 2011.