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London’s Old Vic theatre has opened the doors to its brand new building, Backstage.

It was built after the theatre raised £17.2 million to expand its footprint for the first time in 200 years.

It includes a cafe, bar, a script library open to the public, an outdoor terrace and an events space for hire.

The six storey building also features the Greene Studio – a modern and flexible rehearsal room which can transform into a studio theatre.

The aim is to broaden access to the theatre in multiple ways while also providing a much needed new social destination for The Old Vic

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