National Theatre Director Nicholas Hytner opposes Southbank Centre's £120m redevelopment
Sir Nicholas Hytner, Director of London's National Theatre, has formally objected to the Southbank Centre's proposed £120 million redevelopment. His complaint, submitted to Lambeth Borough, argues the plans would cause irreparable damage to the National Theatre's Grade II*-listed buildings. The project would obstruct views from the theatre's terraces and cast shadows over its public spaces. Lambeth Borough Council is expected to make a decision on the redevelopment proposal this autumn. The Guardian reported on Hytner's opposition to the neighboring cultural institution's ambitious renovation plans.
Key facts
- Sir Nicholas Hytner filed a complaint against Southbank Centre redevelopment plans
- Hytner is Director of London's National Theatre
- The complaint was filed with Lambeth Borough
- Southbank Centre's redevelopment proposals cost £120 million
- Hytner claims irreparable harm to National Theatre's Grade II*-listed buildings
- Plans would block views from National Theatre's terraces
- Redevelopment would cast shade over National Theatre's public spaces
- Lambeth will decide on plans in Autumn
Entities
Artists
- Sir Nicholas Hytner
Institutions
- National Theatre
- Southbank Centre
- Lambeth Borough
- The Guardian
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom