Stephen Joseph Studio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stephen Joseph Studio |
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| Former names | German Protestant Church, Greenheys |
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| Architectural style | Neo-Gothic |
| Location | Chorlton on Medlock |
| Coordinates | 53°27′49.46″N 2°14′3.73″W / 53.4637389°N 2.2343694°W |
| Construction started | 1871 (?) |
| Completed | Prior to 1895 |
| Owner | University of Manchester |
The Stephen Joseph Studio is a special building in Greenheys, Manchester, England. It used to be a German Protestant Church. Now, it's part of the University of Manchester. This building is named after Stephen Joseph, who was a pioneer in a type of theater called theatre in the round.
A Building with History
This building has a long and interesting past. It was first mentioned in a Manchester directory in 1858. At that time, it was a church with a pastor named H. E. Marotsky. The church was located on a street called Wright Street. This street no longer exists today.
The University of Manchester started using the building in 1949. Before it became a place for drama students, it had many different uses.
Inside the Studio
The main entrance to the Stephen Joseph Studio is on the west side. There is also another entrance on the north side. If you look at the east side of the building, you can see a beautiful rose window. This is a round window often found in old churches.
Inside, the building has seven lecture rooms. These rooms can hold up to 179 students. It's a busy place where students learn about drama and theater.
Who Was Stephen Joseph?
The studio is named after Stephen Joseph. He was a very important person in theater. He helped create and popularize "theatre in the round." This is a type of theater where the audience sits all around the stage. It makes the performance feel very close and exciting.
Since the late 1970s, another building called the Mansfield Cooper Building has stood nearby. It is located to the south-west of the Stephen Joseph Studio.
More Information
- Evangelische Synode Deutscher Sprache in Großbritannien - Manchester (This is the website of the group that used to own the church.)
