The popular Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is located in Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham. The performing arts venue opened in 1962 and offers a packed programme which brings theatre, independent cinema, visual arts exhibitions, creative courses, and special events to life.

Following the discovery of the presence of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) in sections of roof in the Main Theatre and the Weston Studio, and Painting and Drawing Studio – the centre needed a fast and effective solution to explore spaces to reschedule events.

Their Christmas show ‘Starchitects Save Santa!’ from world-renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse, was scheduled to open in the main theatre on 17 November. The approach to establish a new space for the performance involved transforming a gallery area into a temporary studio theatre, providing a dedicated space for the show to take place.