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Paul Davenport Theatre
Paul Davenport Theatre
Paul Davenport Theatre
Paul Davenport Theatre (formerly Talbot Theatre) located on the main floor of Talbot College hosts more than 200 performances per year, attended by more than 32,000 people. It seats 400.
From student ensemble concerts to fully staged opera performances with orchestra pit, to renowned guest artist recitals, large-scale Western community events to performances given by local dance troupes, the theatre is a cornerstone to the faculty, university, city and country.
Renovations completed in August 2009 gave the Paul Davenport Theatre a $5-million facelift: half was committed by the university while the other half came from fundraising in honour of retiring University President Paul Davenport.
Renovations included:
- Increasing the height of the hall by removing the former ceiling and second-floor classrooms above. A 2-inch plaster ceiling also assists in improving the reverberant space and acoustics.
- The proscenium arch of the stage area was removed and a new orchestra shell installed, complemented by adjustable acoustic banners.
- The fan shape of the house was altered to eliminate sound traps caused by that configuration.
- New stage and fire curtains and improved lighting.
- Mechanical system improvements will remedy noise problems caused by the heating, ventilation and air conditioning units.
- New seats, lobby finishes, theatre signage.
Listen and see the opening sounds of the newly renovated Paul Davenport Theatre.
Theatre Rentals
Any inquiries regarding the use and/or rental of Paul Davenport Theatre should be directed to Louis D'Alton.
Rate information is provided as a general guideline. No rates are confirmed for any rentals or services (including piano tuning and staff resources) until needs are discussed with the concert manager and confirmed by written contract.
- Theatre Rates (PDF)
Louis D'Alton
Concert Manager
519-661-3019 x83019
ljdalton@uwo.ca