| Michael Pilch Studio | |
| Fullname: | The Michael Pilch Studio Theatre |
| Address: | Jowett Buildings, Jowett Walk |
| City: | Oxford OX1 3TS |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Owner: | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Operator: | Balliol College Drama Society |
| Type: | Studio theatre |
| Seating Type: | Flip-up seats |
| Capacity: | 50–90 (typically 70) |
| Built: | 1996 |
| Opened: | 1997 |
| Renovated: | 2016 |
| Architect: | MJP Architects |
The Michael Pilch Studio is a theatre in Oxford, England. It opened in 1997, has a capacity of 50–90 people depending on the configuration, and is located on Jowett Walk in central Oxford, England.[1] [2]
The theatre was built as part of a phased development of buildings by Balliol College, mainly for student accommodation, on Jowett Walk during 1996–2004 (Phase 1 completed September 1996, Phase 2 completed July 2004), undertaken by MJP Architects.[3]
As a "black box" studio, the theatre is suitable for in-the-round staging and other non-standard layouts.[4] It run by Balliol College Drama Society and is owned by Balliol College.[5] The theatre is named after Michael Pilch (1927–2021), who was the benefactor who enabled the theatre to be built.[6] The theatre stages a variety of productions,[7] including Shakespeare.[8] The theatre was renovated in 2016.[9]