Although being regularly redecorated, the Princes Theatre dressing rooms have not had any serious renovation in the last 16 years. As well as this, due to being situated below ground level they have, in the past, flooded resulting in damp and the associated problems. As such they are tired and in need of modernisation. Dressing rooms are a very important aspect of the theatre’s portfolio of assets and well-appointed rooms will mean a greater uptake of hires, not only professional shows but also local hires and weddings.
It is proposed that the refurbishment takes into consideration new technologies ensuring features such as USB outlets for mobile device charging, show intercom so stage can communicate, stage video so the cast when not on performing, can keep track of where they are in the show and other devices and furniture that is now expected as standard in a professional theatre’s dressing rooms.