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# Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/dome-corn-exchange-and-studio-theatre-restoration-enters-final-stage/
- Published: 2023-01-16T12:37:25.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-16T12:37:25.000Z
- Description: According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.”
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Arts Council England, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, Brighton & Hove City Council, Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Phélim Mac Cafferty

***Lead Pic: Work on the Dome Corn Exchange. Pic by Carlotta Luke***

**Brighton & Hove City Council** (BHCC) has announced **Dome Corn Exchange** and **Studio Theatre** restorations have entered the final stage.

According to BHCC, the project to restore **Brighton Dome**’s Grade I listed Corn Exchange and Grade II Studio Theatre, and create new spaces for artists and audiences, will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.”

The **Corn Exchange**, once a royal riding house, has been stripped back to reveal its original heritage features, including the widest span timber frame in the country and the distinctive ornate windows.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/z--sep-2022_the-renovated-studio-theatre-ceiling_credit-carlotta-luke-e1673872319143.jpg)

The renovated Studio Theatre ceiling. Pic by Carlotta Luke

The **Studio Theatre**, originally designed in 1935 by renowned architect **Robert Atkinson**, has also been re-modelled and its unique architectural features carefully cleaned and returned to their former glory.

BHCC leader **Phélim Mac Cafferty** said: “As part of the world-famous **Royal Pavilion Estate**, the Dome, Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre are at the heart of the city’s heritage, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

“Restoring these unique buildings has been a huge and complex undertaking and we are grateful for funding from the **National Lottery Heritage Fund**, **Heritage Capital Kickstart Fund** and **Arts Council England**’s **Cultural Capital Kickstart Fund** which has helped to make this possible.

“We look forward to opening the doors later this year, and unveiling this fantastic restoration project to our residents, visitors, artists and performers.”