During the summer of 2018, as part of the work to strengthen the Silk Street Theatre stage, the ply cladding was renewed by Harlequin and fixed as directed by the structural engineer. Not only was there a very tight timescale on the project but considerable challenges to achieve a level finish suitable for the various stage configurations, incorporating lifts, rising balustrades, floor vents and the like. Inevitable problems came to light during the course of the work but Harlequin was proactive in identifying solutions and the project was completed on time and achieved the strengthening objective with considerable improvement to the aesthetic appearance of the area.