Wilton’s is embarking on a Phased Capital Project to conserve and protect this stunning building as well as open up the remaining 40% of the building that is currently not accessible at all.  This Phased Capital Project is being led by Tim Ronalds Architects.  

Wilton's Music Hall - Ground Floor

3D Model of Wilton's ground floor. You can see how the building is
made up of five terraced houses. Courtesy of Eli Bowes





Wilton's Music Hall - Derelict Areas

Images of the derelict areas within Wilton's. Top-left: Part of the
basement, top-right: collapsing wall held up by props, bottom-left: the
void between house 4 and the hall (1st floor up), bottom-right: original
staircase leading to 1st floor (collapsing)

Phase 1

The shell of the Music Hall is in sound structural condition but essential works are needed to keep the building open including major works on the roofs, basement, soundproofing, ventilation and electrics.


The full details of the work include:

• Damp-proofing & waterproofing work to the brick basement structures
  
  
• Renewal of external paving and work to drainage to prevent water ingress
  
  
• Repairs to timber decay in the Music Hall floor structure
• Repairs to external walls and roofs particularly at the stage and apse ends
  
  
• Renovation & restoration of windows and doors
  
  
• Sound proofing work to the roofs, windows and doors
  
  
• Work to the Hall balcony to improve its strength and stability
  
  
• Installation of an effective heating and ventilation systems
  
  
• Work to enable the performance lighting installation which is created individually for each production to be done more safely and less obtrusively
  
  
• Improvements to fire exits, emergency lighting and safety systems
  
  
• Improvements to access (and enjoyment by) people with disabilities
  
  
• Careful conservation of internal character of Wilton’s

The cost to this Phase is £1.1 million. We have raised the funds for these works to be undertaken thanks to the generous support of SITA Trust, The Loveday Charitable Trust, The Foundation for Sport and the Arts and numerous trusts and individuals. 

Phases 2 & 3

The terrace of 5 Georgian houses (which make up the bar, front of house and mezzanine area) are in a fragile condition and works in Phase 2 & 3 will protect and secure both the internal and external of these houses, as well as open up the top floor that is currently not safe for the general public.  These spaces will be our new studio and rehearsal spaces.

The full details of the work include:

• Renovating of the roof and restore roof lights
  
  
• Repairing and conserving façade, doors and window
  
  
• Extending stairs to the upper floor to the new studio and rehearsal space
  
  
• Improving fire safety doors
  
  
• Renovating and inserting lift for disabled access
  
  
• Work on electrical and heating installations
  
  
• Strengthening and soundproofing the floors
  
  
• Damp proofing the basements
  
  
• New pavement in Graces Alley
  
  
• Careful conservation of internal character

The cost to these Phases is £2.2 million and we still need to raise these funds.  For further information on how to support please call Kate Mitchell, Development Director on 020 7702 9555.