There were be two events to celebrate this illustrious moment. 

On the 25 October, a Platform Performance in the Lyttelton Theatre with lighting designer and NT Associate Paule Constable, architect Steve Tomkins, and myself, as the original theatre consultant, discussed the building design’s genesis and 40 years of triumphant dramatic success. 

On Sunday 30 October in the Olivier Theatre, an all day Symposium was held to investigate the often troubled relationship between architecture and theatre. An open discussion as to how theatre must often overcome architectural limitations to achieve success. How can communication between the two worlds be improved in the future? What is the impact of changing theatre technology?