Performing Arts

The Point, Eastleigh

THE POINT EASTLEIGH

CLIENT: EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Burrell Foley Fischer were the architects for the development of The Point from its inception as a Regional Dance Agency in 1994, when a coherent group of Edwardian buildings that comprised the former Town Hall were converted into a thriving centre for the performing arts.

Phase 1 comprised the transformation of the former Council Chamber into a new entrance, foyer, box office, café/bar and dance studio, while Phase 2 a year later, comprised the linking of the building to the main hall to create a 200-seat theatre space dedicated to dance performances with a new, enlarged stage house and backstage accommodation.

Phase 3 in 2009 encompassed the former library, linked by a new glazed atrium to the main buildings and an entirely new creative studio with residential accommodation for six dancers.

The intent of the new creative studio is to provide a base for artists in residence to create new works, which can be developed in a workshop format and presented to small invited audiences before being launched on big stages.

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When Eastleigh Borough Council was looking to design the first dance theatre in the region we wanted to work with a specialist architect who understood the needs of dance performers and the challenges of working for local government.

Burrell Foley Fischer met all our needs... The project was delivered on time and on budget despite the challenges of adapting the old town into a modern arts facility. The Point Theatre is popular with audience and artists and has achieved everything we wanted.
— Cheryl Butler, Eastleigh Borough Council