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Keeping old stages alive

Historic theatres face unique structural challenges when trying to meet modern safety and accessibility standards. Preserving the original architectural charm while upgrading backstage facilities requires specialist engineering expertise. More than 1,370 workers from 160 different organisations tackled these exact complexities during the four year refurbishment of the Edinburgh landmark.

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