 In 1971 a second performance space was built and opened as the Judi Dench Theatre, there were also 10 working studios for acting students, three for technical students and a wardrobe with more than 15,000 costumes.Sir Ralph Richardson died in 1983 and was replaced as president by Sir John Mills.By 1985 the school had leased additional premises at Wood Green, that were named the Sir Ralph Richardson Memorial Studios.