Rydon takes to the stage as new Bristol Performing Arts Centre unveiled

Bristol Grammar School’s stunning new Performing Arts Centre (PAC), delivered by Rydon’s South West team in Bristol, has been unveiled at its official opening event on Friday 11 November - welcoming students, staff and alumni as well as local dignitaries and several of the Rydon team involved in the project.

Rydon completed and handed over the PAC to improve and develop the School’s facilities for the Performing Arts. The new facility will also be available for use by the local Bristol community.

The PAC features a new build versatile auditorium with retractable seating for up to 387 audience members, refurbished recital hall, dance studio, drama studio, 10 practice rooms, 3 further class rooms, foyer, bar and box office.

During the event Paul Barber, Rydon’s South West Regional Director, delivered a speech on stage and handed a golden key to Headmaster Rod MacKinnon (pictured) to officially hand over the new building.

Guests were taken on a tour of the venue and the amazing performance spaces it offers. These were showcased by a series of virtuoso performances from BGS students. In the Theatre, the cast of Guys and Dolls lit up the stage with a performance of Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat, which is being staged in February.

Watch a video of Bristol Grammar School’s new Performing Arts Centre, including interviews from the students here.

Future performances held at the new Rydon-built Performing Arts Centre include:

Guys and Dolls, 7–10 February 2017
This year’s BGS Senior School musical. Tickets will be on sale soon; keep an eye on the BGS website and weekly e-mail for announcements.

The Girl and the Giraffe, 12–14 February 2017
Part of the Tobacco Factory Theatre’s ‘beyond’ season, they’re bringing a family show to 1532's Theatre during the February Half-term. It’s perfect for families and suitable for ages 3+
Tickets will be available via the Tobacco Factory Theatres in the near future.

Carmen, 26–29 April 2017
The Theatre hosts Bristol Opera’s performance of Carmen. Tickets available here; https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bristolopera

Pictured is Paul Barber and Rod MacKinnon (Headmaster) holding the key, David Pegg (left), Matt Templeman, Ian Neary (Deeley Freed), Gerry Mitchell (BGS Bursar), Beth Morgan (BGS PAC Manager)

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