Auditorium Seating Capacity

337 (all seats) or often used without Row AA (too close to the stage), making 318 capacity.

Reductions for wheelchairs, technical equipment (e.g. sound console) and orchestra pit.

Stage

• Proscenium opening – 9.6m W x 5.6m H.
• Performing space (approx.) – 11m W x 8.5m D x 5.6m H (to underside of technical bridges).

Over stage – 3 ‘flying slots’ between bridges, each with 2 x winch bar (max out dead – 9.1m), 1 x hemp bar (border cloth) & 2 x fixed LX bars.

No house tabs. Mid-stage black tabs (on winch bar). Side legs. Cyclorama cloth.

Lighting

We use a ‘standard rig’ (see Plans), to which additional fixtures can be added (either from our stock or hired).

ETC ‘Ion XE 20’ lighting control console – 2048 channels.

156 x dimming channels, 42 x non-dim channels. Standard rig uses 4 universes (including house/working lights); 2 additional universes for visiting equipment.

Sound

EM-Acoustics PA system fully installed.

Allen & Heath SQ-6 digital mixing console – 48 inputs, 24 outputs.

Limited microphone stock (no radio mics available, except by specific arrangement).

Other

Digital Projection E-Vision 10K laser projector (available at extra cost, POA).

Please read Venue & Technical Information Pack for full details.

All stage crew / visiting technicians must watch the Fit-up/Crew Briefing Video before arrival.

Please consult the Booking Contract for available rooms.

Backstage

Dressing room 1 – 5/6 performers.

Dressing room 2 – 4/5 performers.

1 x accessible toilet (shared).

Green Room (stairs access only) – 6/12 performers, or crew / band room (with kitchen area, kettle, microwave, fridge).

2 x toilets; 1 x shower.

First floor

Middleton Studio – 30+ performers (no tables).

1 x accessible toilet (shared with Circle audience).

Second floor

‘G31’ Drama classroom – 20 performers.

‘G32’ Drama classroom – 20 performers.

‘G33’ Drama rehearsal room – 20+ performers (no tables).

No toilets on this level. Drinking water fountain.

Third floor

Dance Changing Room – 15 performers (with shower room).

Dance Studio – 30+ performers (no tables, no outdoor shoes, no show relay).

2 x toilets; 1 x shower.