Welcome To New Stages Limited

New Stages Limited is one of the country’s leading arts consultancies which focuses on delivering building projects for the cultural sector, particularly the performing arts.  Its principal, David Beidas, has an unrivalled depth of experience in theatre and capital project management and is able to bring these together to help arts organisations create successful buildings.

Major projects completed include the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, Birmingham Rep/Library of Birmingham and Lyric Hammersmith.  More recently, David played a significant role in Leeds Playhouse’s £16m redevelopment scheme, completed in 2019, and as Project Manager for The Story Museum Oxford, opening in phases in 2020 as well as being back at the Belgrade Theatre, working on their 2020 redevelopment project.

Latest News: 11 September 2020 – Leeds Playhouse picked up another two awards at last night’s Scottish Design Awards ceremony, for Public Building and Architecture Grand Prix.

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • He has an impressive eye for detail and is a meticulous planner who has helped keep the project within budget and to deadline at every step of the journey.  He has worked tirelessly with my Board and the senior project stakeholders, helping us to make the right decisions at the right time at critical stages of the journey.”

    - Paul Anderson , Executive Director, UK Centre for Carnival Arts

  • This project must be regarded as a success in its outcome.  Indeed, its realisation in the face of budgetary and time constraints is impressive.  The original vision has largely been achieved in terms of the accommodation provided, and in its quality and accessibility.”

    - Case Study Report on Belgrade Theatre , Coventry for CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment)

  • David’s knowledge of managing capital projects was invaluable as we undertook the theatre’s first ever major refurbishment project. His attention to detail, understanding of the theatre environment, and willingness to take a firm stance when needed were all attributes that were a real contribution to our project’s success.  No capital project should be undertaken without him!

    - Deborah Rees , Director, Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury