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- 1990-1998 (Creation)
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2 Boxes, Rolls TBC
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Brindley Place, Birmingham. Master Plan 1990.
The Crescent is one of Birmingham’s oldest theatre companies operating from a purpose-built theatre in Brindley place. It was designed by architects Terry Farrell and John Chatwin, which has a 340-seat main house and a 120-seat studio theatre, rehearsal rooms and a bar.
Farrell was responsible for the Masterplan and also designed the Crescent Theatre within the Brindley Place site, on Sheepcote Street (completed 1998 with John Chatwin).
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Accruals
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Separated by large format drawing rolls, and document boxes. Original order imposed by Farrells filing system has been maintained.
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Open with some restrictions: data protection researcher interview may be required. Special Collections staff will provide researchers with further details of these restrictions.
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- English
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Rolled drawings and plans; paper documents
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Draft
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Full