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Scottish Ballet set for Tramway Move

June 9, 2009

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Scottish Ballet at their old home on West Princes Street

Scottish Ballet at their old home on West Princes Street

 

Scottish Ballet moves to its new home at Tramway at the end of this month.  And it flits in the knowledge that the final £1million needed to meet the £11 million total cost of the purpose built headquarters has been reached.

Broadcaster Kirsty Wark launched an appeal for the final £1million in September 2007. She appealed to the public for their backing to help Scottish Ballet reach its target to create a new home at Tramway for Scotland’s national dance company.

By the beginning of this month, less than two years on, Scottish Ballet was announced the success of the appeal and extended a ‘huge thank you ‘to everyone who helped.
Said Patron Kirsty,‘It’s a terrific moment and a real tribute to everyone involved with the fundraising effort. This helps develop a national asset that we can all enjoy and of which we can be very proud.’

Niall Scott, Chairman of the Tramway Appeal Committee added: ‘I am delighted that Scottish Ballet has achieved this very significant milestone. The magnificent support from public and Trusts alike for the Tramway Appeal is testament to the company’s achievements and is a huge boost to everyone connected with the project.’

Cindy Sughrue, Chief Executive/Executive Producer at Scottish Ballet, ‘We are thrilled to have reached our £1 million target. It’s been extremely heartening to see the breadth of people who have made donations. Although many are long-term supporters of Scottish Ballet, there are even more who are new to us and have been inspired tomake a donation because what the new facilities will mean for Glasgow and for Scotland. It’s touched the imaginations and lives of a far wider range of people than we expected.’

At the Tramway, the company will be able to fulfil its full potential as Scotland’s national dance company with room to further develop its award-winning repertoire, groundbreaking education programme and open up new partnerships and perspectives.

On the Southside the B listed Tramway building in Albert Drive will be the way ballet lovers will access the new Scottish Ballet building which is virtually an extension to the Tramway exhibition and theatre space. But the new HQ will be clearly identifiable from Pollokshaws Road. Lead designer Malcolm Fraser Architects has produced a  bespoke new building providing, rehearsal studios, practice rooms, wardrobe provision, administration offices and technical facilities.

In a happy partnership with Glasgow City Council, the Tramway and the Hidden Gardens, Scottish Ballet has been in pole position to develop their new headquarters to provide 21st century facilities for dancers, staff and the audience.

 

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Scottish Ballet and a special photographic exhibition will run throughout September to show some of the highlights along the way. An anniversary coffee table book will be available to buy.

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Written by Martin Graham · Filed Under Features, Glasgow South, Glasgow West, Local News 


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