Roderick Ham

Roderick Thomas Mathieson Ham (September 1925 – 19 January 2017) was a British architect, principally of theatres, who often worked with George Finch. He designed the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, and the Thorndike Theatre in Leatherhead.

In World War II, he served in the British Army, rising to Second Lieutenant.

Ham designed the Thorndike Theatre in Leatherhead within the shell of the disused 1930s Crescent Cinema, which opened in 1969.

Ham designed the Derby Playhouse, which opened in 1975.

Ham designed the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, which was built from 1977 to 1979.

In 1955, he married Cara P. Aldridge. He died on 19 January 2017 at the age of 91.