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Construction work at Milton Keynes Dome and Theatre

JHA/005/008

A film of external construction of the Milton Keynes Dome and internal work on Milton Keynes Theatre in December 1998. The first six minutes of the film is of the Milton Keynes Dome construction site on the 10 December 1998. It is filmed from an elevated position and shows cranes, JCB’s, dumper trucks ...
Building construction of X-scape and the theatre district

JHA/005/009

The film opens with footage of the construction of the steel work for X-scape and a car park. It then shows construction work in the theatre district, finishing with the construction of the inside of Milton Keynes Theatre. The film begins by showing part of the steel framework that will become the X-scape building from ...
The theatre district and construction work at the theatre.

JHA/005/010

This film shows the theatre district and construction work at the theatre. It begins with views of construction men working outside in the theatre district. We see shots of the buildings in various stages of completion and workmen working, mainly laying paving slabs. 00:05:00 the film cuts to the Hogshead where people are sat outside and ...
Construction work at Milton Keynes Theatre

JHA/005/011

Film of construction work at Milton Keynes Theatre Opening shot of two Mathews office furniture lorries parked at a loading bay; an alarm sounds. Inside one of the lorries are stacks of new blue chairs. There are then various shots of inside the theatre showing dressing/make up rooms; bathrooms and plant room. It ...
Milton Keynes Theatre landscaping and foyer preparations

JHA/005/012

This 33 minute film shows landscaping and foyer preparations at the theatre. The only sound is back ground noise. It starts with views of a room with paint pots and equipment; rubbish surrounding a spiral staircase and a welder working on what may be a ventilation grill filing the support bracket. 00:01:57 cuts to an outside ...
Internal shots of the fiitout and external shots of landscaping

JHA/005/013

Internal and external views of work on Milton Keynes Theatre. Showing general views including flooring being laid, stage lights worked on and the installation of several artworks. The film starts with interior shots of the installation of art work by Martin Craig-Martin depicting the creative activities within the theatre. It then cuts to inside ...
External landscaping work and internal finishing work

JHA/005/014

Film of external landscaping work and internal finishing work at Milton Keynes Theatre. The film opens with an exterior shot of the Theatre showing the landscaping, tree/shrub planting and cable laying. 00:06:39 the scene changes to inside the auditorium fixing up stage backdrops/curtains and finishing work. It then cuts briefly to three men sat inside ...
Film of Milton Keynes Theare, Theatre District and Art Gallery

JHA/005/015

Film of general views of the internal and external finishing work at Milton Keynes Theatre including of the office space. The film ends with the Dreamspace exhibition in the Theatre District and the installation of the Gilbert and George exhibition at Milton Keynes Gallery. The film opens with three women looking at posters on display ...
Rehearsals and acoustic sound tests on stage in Milton Keynes Theatre and ongoing construction work in the theatre.

JHA/005/016

This film appears to be rehearsals or acoustic sound tests on stage in Milton Keynes Theatre. The last ten minutes are of the ongoing construction work in the theatre. Throughout this section the film zooms in and out of the stage and pans around the auditorium. There are a few people watching ...
Milton Keynes Theatre and the openning of the Margaret Powell Square

JHA/005/017

The film consists of seven sections, some without sound, relating to Milton Keynes Theatre. It includes behind the scenes shots in wardrobe and several performances. There is also the official opening of the Margaret Powell Square by a Trustee of the Margaret Powell Foundation. The film opens with a wardrobe scene with ...
Gala First Night of Milton Keynes Theatre

JHA/005/018

The film starts part way through a speech by the conductor of Milton Keynes Orchestra. He says that the conductor will not be setting a tradition of playing encores, but as the gala was a unique event the orchestra will play the final movement of Stavinsky’s Firebird. The orchestra begins to play this piece but ...
Gala event, MK Theatre

JHA/005/019

The film is taken from the gala event at the theatre. It is after the opening performance of Annie. During the film an interviewer in the theatre lobby asks several people what they thought of the performance and the theatre. The film starts with a scene of the Mayor being interviewed by a woman ...
The arrival and construction of the set and lighting for the first show

JHA/005/020

Film of the arrival and construction of the set and lighting for the first show at Milton Keynes Theatre in 1999. A number of the scenes at the beginning are repeated and filmed from different angles. The film starts outside the theatre as a blue articulated lorry with the words `Paul Mathew International` in white ...
Piece to camera by Simon Callow

JHA/005/021

Piece to camera by Simon Callow about Milton Keynes Theatre filmed in the dressing room. He is about to perform ‘The Mystery of Charles Dickens` a one man play written by Peter Ackroyd. There are two takes. At the start of the film we see Simon Callow’s reflection in the mirror but he turns ...
The preparation and set construction for "A Servant to Two Masters".

JHA/005/022

A film at Milton Keynes Theatre of the preparation and set construction for “A Servant to Two Masters”. It includes the technical tests of sound and lighting. The film starts with Interior shots of the theatre, stage and auditorium in preparation for “A Servant to Two Masters”. Views of the set being constructed, positioned and ...
Internal and external general views of people arriving to see "A Servant to Two Masters".

JHA/005/023

A film of Milton Keynes Theatre showing internal and external general views of people arriving to see the opening performance of “A Servant to Two Masters”. Includes the opening scenes. The film starts in the dressing rooms showing Paul Bentall, who plays Pantaloon, dressing and doing his hair. 00:03:17 the scene changes to the auditorium as ...
Interview with Michael Lynas, CEO of Milton Keynes Theatre and general shots of the foyer and garden room

JHA/005/024

A short film about Milton Keynes Theatre. It starts with two takes of an interview with Michael Lynas the CEO. He then takes the interviewer on a tour and we see the Garden Room and shots of the foyer. The film starts with the interview by an unknown interviewer. They talk about what ...
The Right Place, The Right Time

JHA/005/025

A John Hemson Associates film “The Right Place, The Right Time” about the building and life of Milton Keynes Theatre. It is narrated by Kevin Whately and shows shots of the construction of the theatre and scenes from the front of house, behind the scenes and of rehearsals and performances. The film opens with John ...
Central Milton Keynes

JHA/006

Three films showing Central Milton Keynes (CMK). The first shows the final preparations before the opening of Midsummer arcade. The second is aerial footage of Milton Keynes, the third shows external construction shots of CBX3 and The Hub and the final film construction of X-Scape
The final preparation work before the opening of Midsummer Arcade.

JHA/006/001

A film showing the final preparation work before the opening of Midsummer Arcade. The film starts with scenes of the interior of the ‘Intu’ part of CMK looking down at ‘Cafe Venue’. The camera continues to film the café whilst travelling down the escalator, then films workers finishing building works and cleaning and painting ...
Aerial footage of Central Milton Keynes

JHA/006/002

The film is not narrated and shows aerial shots of Central Milton Keynes from a helicopter The film starts with the landing site in Campbell park with a blue ITN helicopter about to ascend. The helicopter takes off showing Campbell Park in the background. 00:01:22 Conniburrow in the foreground. Shot moves east to show Downs Barn ...
External shots of the construction of CBX3 in CMK and The Hub.

JHA/006/003

A short film showing the construction of CBX3 in Central Milton Keynes, the Hub area and the Jurys Inn. The film starts with the view of two large cranes on the CBX site in CMK, the cranes are seen building up the high-rise floor by floor. The building is being constructed by McAleer & Rushie. 00:02:14 ...
Steel structure work at X-scape

JHA/006/004

This is a ten minute film showing the steel work of X-scape and work on the roof. There is also a brief section of work at the almost completed theatre district. The film begins with a close-up shot of the steel structure of the X-scape building which then expands to a long shot taken from ...
Health Care

JHA/007

This collection includes two films of Milton Keynes General Hospital, including the story board for the recruiting film ‘Return to Nursing’. The third film is a promotional film for Willen Hospice, formally known as the Hospice of our Lady and St John.