A theatre in the round, arena theatre, or central staging is a space for theatre in which the audience surrounds the stage.
The stage of the Cockpit Theatre, London, has seating on four sides with a capacity of 240.
Image: Theatre in the Round (15676322577)
In theatre and performing arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance of productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the audience. As an architectural feature, the stage may consist of a platform or series of platforms. In some cases, these may be temporary or adjustable but in theaters and other buildings devoted to such productions, the stage is often a permanent feature.
Stage of the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco
Stage of the Polish Theatre in Bielsko-Biała
Stage of the Polish Theatre, Warsaw
A mentalist on a stage apron in a mind-reading performance, 1900