Outdoor theater

Everything moves outdoors during the summer, and film screenings are no exception. Combining the high-quality sound and picture of an indoor movie theater

The ancient Greeks had the right idea. As early as the sixth century BC, Greek thespians were performing live theater outdoors, staging shows both comic and tragic in open-air arenas built into rocky outcroppings. The love affair with outdoor performance continues. Whether it’s a concert under the stars or Shakespeare in the park, catching an al fresco show is a summertime highlight. Better yet is when the venue is as dramatic as the action onstage. Every one of these spectacular outdoor…

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"It’s modest, but it has presence."

Please complete the following form if you would like to volunteer for our focus group on the amphitheater on Wednesday, May 1 (times below). Fifteen to 20 will be selected and contacted on Tuesday, April 30. The focus group sessions will take place on the evening of Wednesday, May 1 (see times above) at the Lakeside house. Refreshments will be served.

In another competition win announced this week, Snøhetta was selected to renovate the historic Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers in Nanterre, France. The avant-garde theater was first established in the late 1960s and its current building first opened in 1976. So far, Snøhetta has released only...

Open air theatre

Drive-in and rooftop cinemas are set to return this summer, offering a fun and safe way to watch some of your favourite films. From Tom Kerridge’s posh take on a drive-in to an authentic 1950s experience, here are nine worth knowing about.