Playbox Theatre in The Dream Factory attracts young artists and a lively audience.
The virtual tours here show the unique form of design being used at the Dream Factory. It is unusual in its theatre design style as it is a totally flexible and intimate performance space.
Click on all the pictures on this page to launch the six different virtual tours.
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The theatre's mission of inspiring young performers and audiences is also evident in the building itself.
Bright colours, open spaces and multidimensional rooms, show the variety of potential on offer.
As the Playbox website states: "It is a space for everyone to rediscover the energy and pulsating dynamic of live performance."
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The theatre has training and performance studios to develop young performing arts
talent in people aged 2-25.
At their theatre, The Dream Factory in Warwick, a diverse programme of work is developed. This includes classical works, new plays and theatrical events - everything from Shakespeare to circus acts.
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In 1986 Playbox opened its doors for the first time in a hotel room in Warwickshire.
A winning formula of creating theatre with children was quickly established by the team.
Michael Bogdanov accepted the invitation to become the company patron and the large cultural enterprise that is Playbox today was launched.
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In 1988 the operation expanded with the opening of a new Playbox in Warwick and the move into Kenilworth's Talisman Theatre with increased hours, studio and rehearsal space.
The expansion continued over the following years until in 1994, when the project moved to Coventry, over 1,000 young people were working with Playbox Theatre and the company had gone international.
In 1999 the Dream Factory opened and has been welcoming performers and audiences ever since.
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In 2002 the company undertook a restructuring exercise whilst opening new UK bases, creating diverse shows and planning a new US tour.
The comapny staged two UK productions, including one at the Warwick and Leamington Festival.
The company also took a production to the USA, continuing to build their international profile.
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