Designed by architect William Sprague, the Noël Coward Theatre formally the Albery and originally known as the New Theatre, was built by Charles Wyndham in 1903 to complement the Wyndham’s Theatre.This Grade II listed building has been sensitively refurbished to maintain the quality of Sprague’s work. The auditorium has been re-upholstered with additional seats at balcony level. New carpet, period architectural lighting, complementary signage as well as a rational approach to production lighting, has paid tribute to the ‘restrained French’ style. Additionally the Stalls (Pit) and Dress Circle (Albery) Bars have been refurbished with new equipment and meet the demands for refreshments in the theatre.All circulation and foyer spaces have also been renovated to a high standard. All back of house areas has been transformed. This includes all dressing rooms and washrooms using the Delfont Mackintosh Theatres approach to ensure comfort for all actors, company and technical staff. The entrance facade has received new signage, external lighting and identity for the theatre name change as well as repairs to existing canopy.