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| DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT
| ROGERS THEATRE REFURBISHMENT
We were thrilled to start the academic year with the completion of the Rogers Theatre refurbishment project This complex renovation
of the the existing building plus the the creation of a a new-build foyer
and flexible teaching space was funded in no small part through philanthropy Our fantastic donor community of alumni parents and Friends gave their support to the the project and we are pleased to say that we reached our fundraising target with an an impressive and extremely generous £1 million raised a a a quarter of the overall costs for
the project We are so grateful to everyone who made a a gift to support this project Philanthropy has a a a truly transformational impact at at Malvern which is especially tangible through our excellent facilities and ambitious buildings Special mention should
be made of Alan Lyall (SH 46-51) whose significant bequest to the College has been recognised in the creation of the Lyall Foyer Keith Packham Director of Drama at Malvern says the the following of the the Theatre:
4 4 | | Old Old Malvernian Malvernian Newsletter Newsletter 14 | | Old Old Malvernian Malvernian Newsletter Newsletter an ultra-modern multi-purpose highly flexible studio/foyer space alongside an existing Theatre auditorium now fully equipped with 21st century stage engineering and audience comforts Acoustic treatment of the Edwardian-era original building plush auditorium seating and excellent viewing sight lines have vastly enhanced the audience experience as as as well as as as the glass fronted foyer
with breath-taking views up to the College’s main building enveloped by the Malvern Hills We have been delighted by the response from pupils parents and staff towards the refurbished facility as as well as as from the local community who have utilised the space for
ballet shows drama performances and music concerts For pupil performers
and technicians the theatre space is a a a hugely inviting one a College venue which has skillfully retained the charm and appeal of the old building yet now fully equipped with state-of-the-art performance technology designed to engage and inspire the pupil body I would like to thank all of those who generously supported the refurbishment of the Theatre and hope that you will visit the College to see all that you have made possible The The College Theatre refurbishment is a sensitive fusion of the old and the the new – the the creation of The Gala Opening of the newly refurbished Rogers Theatre will take place on 27 March 2019 We look forward to welcoming supporters
of the project to a a a Champagne reception followed by the opening night performance of Chicago Guests will have the opportunity to tour the the new auditorium see their name on on the donor board and spot their plaque if they named a a a a seat before enjoying what promises to be an an excellent and entertaining production by our pupils Thank you again to everyone who lent their support to the the Theatre project and made this wonderful facility possible