Website redesign for The Capitol Horsham
A modern, accessible site with bespoke Spektrix integration.
The client
The Capitol Horsham is a leading entertainment venue in West Sussex, offering an array of performances and events, including theatre productions, film screenings, and community activities. As a council-owned venue, it plays a pivotal role in providing arts and culture to the local community.
Why britweb?
The Capitol Horsham turned to britweb for our longstanding expertise in building intuitive, high-performing websites and bespoke integrations. Our understanding of the unique requirements of council-owned venues, alongside our track record of creating user-friendly digital experiences, made us the ideal partner for their digital transformation.
The challenge
The Capitol’s previous site, built on Umbraco, was difficult to use, restrictive, and didn’t meet the team’s needs for efficient event management.
The platform made updates and managing events a time-consuming task. One of the key requirements was to integrate the website with Spektrix, a theatre booking platform with no native CMS integrations, to provide a seamless customer experience for their patrons. In addition, as a council-owned venue, they had a legal obligation to meet stringent Government web accessibility standards, which the old site did not comply with. The goal was to create a modern, flexible site that simplified backend processes while ensuring high web accessibility compliance.
Our solution
We redesigned the site from the ground up, moving away from the restrictive Umbraco system to a flexible WordPress CMS with bespoke development to integrate with Spektrix.
As the Spektrix plugin is custom-built, we have been able to tailor the integration to meet the exact requirements of The Capitol, giving their team the tools to easily manage events, streamline backend operations, and eliminate the frustrations of the previous system. The look and feel was refreshed with a stunning, modern design, providing an engaging experience with a far more intuitive user journey, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 web accessibility standards every step of the way.
The results
The new website has dramatically improved how The Capitol Horsham manages its events. The Spektrix integration has transformed the efficiency of their internal operations, making it easier and faster to update event listings.
- Delivered significant improvements in productivity for the team through an easy-to-use CMS and a bespoke Spektrix plugin.
- Complies with Government web accessibility regulations, ensuring inclusivity for all users.
- Increased engagement with their audiences, aligning the venue with modern web design standards.
Client Testimonial
Client Testimonial
“The team at britweb have been great to work with. From the initial concepts through to the delivery they have been both highly creative and technically innovative meaning we’ve got a website that looks as good as it performs. The back-end efficiencies mean it’s easy to update and complies with our accessibility requirements. Good job britweb!”
Matt Effemey, Venue and Productions Manager
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