Bedlam
The Bedlam Theatre is housed in the former “New North Free Church” (built 1846-8) at the foot of George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland. The building was designed by Thomas Hamilton, an architect also involved in the creation of the New Town in the city. It is on the site of the old city poorhouse, and its name is taken from the nearby site of the city’s first mental health hospital.
After the building was abandoned by the church in 1937 it was gifted to Edinburgh University. The University used it for various purposes, including a furniture store and a school of nursing. In 1980, the Edinburgh University Theatre Company (EUTC) moved in, the building being converted for their use.
Bedlam Theatre is the oldest student-run theatre in Britain. It is run by a student committee, elected annually. Any member can propose a show for selection by democratic company vote, and all aspects of the production from acting to lighting to taking the tickets are carried out by the student membership.
Bedlam Theatre is an Historic Scotland Category B Listed building (HB Number 30020).
Information supplied by Wikipedia.
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Brenda Dow 16 days ago
Tom, what a wonderful image!!!! So sharp and intersting…. a perfect angle for capturing this multi partitioned building. Love the history…. makes a great read!!! And of course I have to mention the red door!!! and bench this time!!!
Thanks for sharing this !!!!
Brenda
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much Brenda, it is a great building in a wonderful part of Edinburgh …
Phil Thomson IPA 16 days ago
Excellent image of a beautiful building with real depth and clarity, Tom!!! Interesting history too.
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much Phil, glad you like it. I am quite fortunate in that it is hard to find a building in Edinburgh which does not have a fascinating history …
Lois Bryan 16 days ago
fabulous image, Tom, of such a wonderfully interesting historical site!!!!!!
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you kindly Lois, always appreciated …
Cee Neuner 16 days ago
Now that is a red door. Wonderful!!! :D
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much Cee, you made me smile. A beautiful and unique Gothic church and everyone notices the big red door – hehehe
GerryMac 16 days ago
fantastic Tom!
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much Gerry, much appreciated …
cherylc1 16 days ago
magnificant church and outstanding capture!
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you kindly dear Cheryl …
JacquiK 16 days ago
Fantastic image Tom
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much Jacqui …
Sean Farragher 16 days ago
fantastic shot
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you Sean …
Alex Gardiner 16 days ago
Can’t quite place this one tom? Tho’ I must have past it hundreds of times.
I love the halo of clouds. Must still be doing good work.
The Auld Yin.
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you Alex. This building is right next to the National Museum of Scotland. Click here for an aerial view.
BarbaraManis 16 days ago
Wow, what a great capture! What awesome architecture! What a colorful red door!!!
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much dear Barbara …
Tim Denny 16 days ago
Another nice one Tom
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you kindly Tim …
Jason Connolly 16 days ago
Fabulous shot mate.
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Cheers Jason, glad you like it mate …
BigD 16 days ago
I like that red door, Tom
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much BigD …
Trainman 16 days ago
I like this Tom a good clear and detaied shot with again your good history attached,Regards Dave.
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you Dave, always appreciated …
MichelleR 15 days ago
I love, love, love that red door! Beautiful!
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you kindly Michelle …
Steve & Lesley 15 days ago
one of your very best tom
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you Steve, much obliged …
Catherine Veal 15 days ago
a great HDR Tom with a teriffic history.x
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you so much dear Catherine …
Robin Brown 15 days ago
Oh yes Tom this one hits the spot. The Theatre could be interested in this fine shot for promotional use!!
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Cheers Robin, it may be worth dropping them an e-mail, you never know …
dinghysailor1 15 days ago
tom you bring such a special touch to these fascinating views! fantastic work!
:))
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you so much Maggie, always appreciated …
Anna Shaw 15 days ago
Great image Tom, but I wonder who it was who decided to paint the door that colour!!
xx
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you Anna. A beautiful Gothic church and everyone comments on the door – hehehe
Arrowman 15 days ago
Tom – This is superb work !! – Colin
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you kindly Colin, always appreciated …
valzart 15 days ago
Absolutely stunning shot sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you so much Val …
imagic 15 days ago
GReat Capture Tom, good composition, looks very good.
Greetings
Jens.
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you kindly Jens …
Béla Török 15 days ago
Excellent work, Tom!
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you so much Béla …
DonDavisUK 14 days ago
Excellent capture Tom.
Tom Gomez replied 14 days ago
Cheers Don, it is a lovely old building …
J.K. York 14 days ago
beautiful presentation. super architecture. well done.
Tom Gomez replied 14 days ago
Thank you kindly James …
lareejc 12 days ago
wow! what a beatiful, old building with an interesting variety of history. If only ‘walls could talk’
Tom Gomez replied 12 days ago
It is a great old building, thaks for the great comment …
ruscara about 7 hours ago
This one caught my eye, out of a portfolio of wonderful images.
And I am amused at having visited very many of the places you have listed.
Tom Gomez replied about 6 hours ago
Thank you so much …