Michael Pilch Studio

Michael Pilch Studio

Full name	The Michael Pilch Studio Theatre
Address	Jowett Buildings, Jowett Walk Oxford OX1 3TS United Kingdom
Coordinates	51.75569°N 1.25046°W / 51.75569; -1.25046
Owner	Balliol College, Oxford
Operator	Balliol College Drama Society
Type	Studio theatre
Seating type	Flip-up seats
Capacity	50–90 (typically 70)
Construction
Built	1996
Opened	1997
Renovated	2016
Architect	MJP Architects
Website
pilchstudio.com

The Michael Pilch Studio is a theatre in Oxford, England. It opened in 1997, has a capacity of 50–90 people depending on the configuration, and is located on Jowett Walk in central Oxford, England.[1][2]

The theatre was built as part of a phased development of buildings by Balliol College, mainly for student accommodation, on Jowett Walk during 1996–2004 (Phase 1 completed September 1996, Phase 2 completed July 2004), undertaken by MJP Architects.[3]

As a "black box" studio,[2] the theatre is suitable for in-the-round staging and other non-standard layouts.[4] It run by Balliol College Drama Society and is owned by Balliol College.[5] The theatre is named after Michael Pilch (1927–2021), who was the benefactor who enabled the theatre to be built.[6] The theatre stages a variety of productions,[7] including Shakespeare.[8] The theatre was renovated in 2016.[9]

See also

• Burton Taylor Theatre
• Old Fire Station Theatre
• Oxford Playhouse

References

1. "About The Michael Pilch Studio". The Oxford Magazine. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
2. "The Michael Pilch Studio". HeyTheatres. UK. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
3. "Jowett Walk project description". MJP Architects. Archived from the original on 27 August 2009.
4. "Michael Pilch Studio". Oxford Venues. Oxford University Dramatic Society. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
5. "Michael Pilch Studio". outts.org. Oxford University Technical Theatre Society. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
6. "Michael Pilch 1927–2021". UK: Balliol College, Oxford. 8 February 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
7. "Michael Pilch Studio". Daily Info. UK. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
8. Brewer, Jimmy (11 May 2023). "Macbeth at the Michael Pilch Studio: A Review". The Oxford Blue. UK. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
9. "Junior Common Room" (PDF). Annual Record. UK: Balliol College, Oxford. 2016. p. 109. Retrieved 4 November 2023.

External links

• The Michael Pilch Studio website