TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
2015 Edition
Contents:
· Stage equipment.
· Lighting equipment.
· Lighting equipment for hire.
· Sound equipment.
· Communications, Orchestra pit, Dressing Rooms & wardrobe.
· Access and Get-outs.
· General rules.
· Technical rules.
***ATTENTION – VISITING MANAGER/PROMOTER***
Please ensure that the relevant pages of this document (or copies of) are sent to your production staff, at the earliest opportunity – failure to do so may result in your company incurring unnecessary costs (see schedule to contract {para.1})
2015
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Subject to availability)
STAGE EQUIPMENT
Flying:
· House tabs, blue green velour, counterweighted, operated from SR flyfloor.
· 37 3-line hand rope sets, using Grade 1 manila 12mm rope, with cleat rail on SR flyfloor (100kgs SWL static, 80kgs SWL dynamic - evenly distributed).
· 30 Alloy 48mm o/d pipe flying bars, 11.72m long, with centre joining clamp.
· 1 Lighting bar on winch 1 (650kgs SWL evenly distributed). Max height above stage: 7.3m approx.
· 3 Lighting bars on winches 2, 3 & 4 (SWL 450kgs evenly distributed each). Max height above stage 7.9m approx.
· All flying scenery must be marked with accurate weight in Kilos. Flying wire rope and fittings must have been tested and certificated by a competent authority and clearly marked with it’s SWL and recorded evidence must be produced of regular inspection of lifting equipment to the requirements of THE LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998
Stage:
· The Stage surface is hardboard, painted matt black – please check with house technical staff before using your own tape, as resulting damage will be recharged to your company.
· Proscenium: 9.1m wide, 6m high.
· Playing area using standard masking: 9.1m wide, 9.4m deep from setting line.
· Stage rake 1:24 approx. to 7.3m upstage of Iron Curtain, then flat(ish) to rear wall.
· 36 Stage weights 12.5kg, square.
Forestage:
· The forestage area shown on ground plans and elevations should not be used as an acting area – for a variety of reasons it is unsuitable.
Get-in:
· Doors on DSL, 4.2m high, 3.m wide approx. opening.
· 2.25 tonne Scissor Lift 2.9m x 1.5m wide
· Also 13 steps from street down to stage.
· Visiting Managers are strongly advised to provide high visibility clothing for any of their staff or contractors loading or unloading vehicles in Water Street.
Standard Rig Masking: Positions are shown on ground plan. (available on request)
5 pairs Black Serge Legs 2.4m width, 7m drop.
1 pair Black Serge Legs 1.5m width, 7m drop.
4 off Black Serge Borders 11.5m width, 3m drop.
1 pair Black Serge Half Tabs 6m width, 7m drop.
Also available: (Stored in Bags)
1 pair Black Serge Legs 1.5m width, 7m drop.
1 off Black Serge Border 11.5m width, 3m drop.
1 pair Black Serge Half Tabs 6m width, 7m drop.
1 off Light Blue Filled Cloth 11.5m width x 7m drop.
1 off Black Sharkstooth Gauze 11.5m width x 7m drop.
Standard masking positions are shown on ground plan. (available on request)
Rostra:
· 4 8ft x 4ft steel decks, small range of legs available.
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
2015
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Subject to availability)
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Control:
· ETC Ion 1536 channels
· Riggers Control: Samsung Galaxy Tab3
Dimmers:
· 170 ETC Sensor Dimmers 3K, 4 ETC Sensor Dimmers 5K, 8 non-dim.
· Flyfloor power: 125amp TPN C-form and 63amp TPN C-form.
· Stage power (mid stage left) 125amp TPN C-form socket, 63amp TPN C-form and Power lock outlets
Luminaires:
Standard rig:
· 14 Cantata 11/26 on gallery bar.
· 6 SL15/32 on SL upper circle boom.
· 6 SL15/32 on SR upper circle boom.
· 3 Prelude 28/40 on SL proscenium boom
· 3 Prelude 28/40 on SR proscenium boom
· 12 Cantata PC, with barndoors, on winch 1.
· 4 Cantata 26/44 on winch 1
· 12 Cantata PC, with barndoors, on winch 2.
· 4 Cantata 26/44 on winch 2
· 12 Cantata PC, with barndoors, on winch 3.
· 4 Cantata 26/44 on winch 3
· 16 Iris 1000/1 floodlights (4 washes) on winch 4.
· 4 Prelude PC on Seecol stands, on stage.
· 2 Solo CSI in followspot box, in gallery.
· 2 Furse MPR tab warmers, on gallery bar.
· 2 Minim PC conductor specials, on proscenium booms.
Additional rig: (stored understage)
· 2 Cantata PC.
· 8 Coda 500/1.
· 2 Mirror ball motors, with either 500mm, 300mm or 200mm balls.
Other equipment:
· 1 Topdeck tallescope, platform height adjustable from 3.9m to 5.9m high.
· 1 Zarges 41000, 5.5m maximum height as A-frame.
· 2 Zarges 40227, 3m maximum height as A-frame.
· Selection of TRS and 6-way multicores.
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
2015
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Subject to availability)
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE
The following are available for hire:
Hire prices are for one week or part thereof.
Prices are nett, VAT will be charged at current rate
· 50 Thomas PAR 64 CP62/61/60 £5.00p each.
· 4 Cadenza F, with barndoors. £6.00p each.
· 2 Cadenza PC, with barndoors. £6.00p each.
· 12 Cantata 18/32 £5.00p each.
· 1 Le Maitre Optimist smoke machine (not DMX) £9.00p
· 2 Jem Compact Hazer Pro machines (DMX) £10.00p each.
· 2 UV cannons 400w £10.00p each.
· 2 Mirror ball motors, with 300mm balls. £10.00p each.
CONSUMABLES - SALES PRICE LIST
· Advance AT159 50mm x 50m Matt Gaffer tape £6.00p each
· Advance AT7 19mm x 33m PVC tape £0.90p each
· Advance AT7 50mm x 33m Dance Floor PVC tape £2.00p each
· Advance AT8H 50mm x 33m Black/Yellow Hazard tape. £6.00p each
· Advance AT206 15mm marking tape (10 colours available) £0.30p each
· Le Maitre Optimist smoke canisters £5.00p each
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
2015
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Subject to availability)
Sound System / (Subject to availability)Proscenium PA / 4 / Martin Audio WT2 400w AES
2 / Martin Audio MA1400, 2 x 700w at 4 ohms
2 / Martin Audio S15+ sub bass 750w
1 / Martin Audio MA1400, 2 x 700w at 4 ohms
Upper Circle & Gallery PA / 2 / Martin Audio WT2 400w AES
1 / Martin Audio MA1400, 2 x 700w at 4 ohms
Audio Management / 1 / Allen & Heath iDR-8 Audio Management System
Front Fills / 4 / Martin AQ10 75w AES
Monitors / 6 / Martin Audio F12+, 12" + 1" Wedge 300w AES
3 / Martin Audio MA1400, 2 x 700w at 4 ohms
3 / Martin audio M3+ blackline system controller
Mixers / 1 / Allen & Heath iLiveT112 digital console feeding to Allen & Heath iDR48 MixRack
1 / Soundcraft Spirit Live 42 mixer 12-4-2.
1 / Soundcraft Spirit Live 32 mixer 8-2-1.
Playback / 1 / Tascam MD-350 minidisc player
1 / Tascam 200ib CD player & i-pod dock
Microphones / 1 / AKG D112
2 / Shure SM57
4 / Sennheiser E604
- / 5 / AKG C 391B
3 / Crown PCC160 Microphone Black
3 / Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U Shotgun Mic
3 / Shure BETA58A Vocal Microphone
6 / Shure SM58 microphones
4 / BSS AR133 Active DI Box
2 / BSS AR116 DI boxes.
Stands / 2 / K&M Telescopic Mic Stand/Boom Black
2 / K&M Telescopic Mic Stand/Boom Black Short
3 / K&M Telescopic Low Boom Mic Stand Black 18cm high
6 / Boom stands Silver finish
4 / K&M 199 Mic Stand Black
4 / K&M 21140 Mic Stand Black
1 / K & M 25950 Short Mic Stand
5 / Banquet stands
2 / AKG H 85 Universal shock mount
Radio Mics for hire / 1 / Trantec S5.3 4-Way Racked & Ready System
1 Lavalier & 3 handhelds -
Hire charge £10 plus VAT per day, £30 per week each.
Sound power outlets at Prompt Corner
· 63A TPN
· 32A TPN
· 63A SPN
· 32A SPN
2015
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
(Subject to availability)
Communications
· Headset system: 4 x Telex TR-700 Belt Pack single channel Wireless, 8 x RTS BP319 Single Channel Beltpack with Beyer DT109 headsets.
· Cuelight system: Available to all usual technical areas.
· Backstage calls/show relay: Loudspeakers in all dressing rooms.
Orchestra Pit
· Large orchestra pit, available by removing sections of forestage.
· 40 RAT lit music stands
· 1 RAT conductor stand
· 50 padded seat and back chairs.
Dressing Rooms
· All dressing rooms have at least one sink with hot and cold water supply.
Room number / Usual capacity / Facilities1 / 4 / Toilet & shower
2 / 4 / Toilet
4 / 8
5 / 5
6 (Company office) / 6 / Metered telephone
7 / 15 / Toilet
8 / 6
9 / 8
TOTAL CAPACITY / 56
The theatre does NOT have a band room or a green room – please allow for this when allocating dressing rooms.
There are 2 separate unisex toilets and showers.
Wardrobe
· 1 front loading washing machine.
· 1 tumble drier.
· 1 Steam iron & ironing board.
Landline
· 16A C-form up from Dock Doors just above head height. A small set of steps will be needed to reach the socket.
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
2015
ATTENTION! VISITING COMPANY MANAGERS/PROMOTERS/AGENTS.
Access to dressing room area after the first performance day:
The Stagedoor Keeper must be on duty whenever access is required to the dressing room area, including the Wardrobe and Company Office.
The costs of the Stagedoor Keeper’s additional calls may be recharged, subject to contract, to the Visiting Manager.
Access to the stage area (including the orchestra pit) after the first performance day:
Whenever the stage area (including the orchestra pit) is in use, for setting up a show or understudy rehearsal, for example, at least one resident technician must be on duty.
Get-outs:
Please note that on the Get-out, the theatre must be returned to the condition found at the start of the Get-in or Pre-rig.
The theatre standard rig is as follows:
Lighting: See page 3 of Technical Equipment Schedule.
Masking: Black legs and borders must be returned to positions as marked on 1:50 ground plans supplied.
Forestage: The forestage is normally in; i.e. the orchestra pit is covered.
Piano: The Schimmel 6’ 9” Grand is stored on its legs, in the SR wing.
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
2015
PLEASE HELP US TO CONSERVE AND MAINTAIN THIS BEAUTIFUL THEATRE, BY READING AND OBSERVING THESE RULES
GENERAL RULES
SMOKING Smoking is not permitted anywhere, except as part of a dramatic effect in a production, where prior notice has been given and the fire authority has given written permission
FOOD & DRINK Fried food must not be brought into the theatre. Food and drink may be consumed in the dressing room area only – please do not take food and drink into the auditorium or the stage. Please do not bring chewing gum into the theatre.
ACCESS Members of visiting companies may enter and leave by the Stagedoor only, signing-in and signing-out as appropriate. The Stage door will open at least two hours before a performance and close half an hour after the last performance of the day – outside these hours, anyone requiring access must make prior arrangements with the resident Technical Manager – at least 48 hours notice required. Any additional Stagedoor Keeper’s hours may be recharged to the Visiting Manager.
PERFORMANCES All persons wishing to see a performance from the auditorium must first obtain a valid ticket, either directly from the box office or via the visiting company’s manager – it is a condition of our Public Entertainment Licence that we are able to account for all people in the auditorium.
REHEARSALS Members of a visiting company, who wish to watch rehearsals, may do so from the stalls area only – the rest of the public areas are closed.
VISITORS Visitors may be admitted to the dressing room area, via the Stagedoor, at the discretion of the visiting company’s manager. Members of a visiting company, who wish to bring visitors on stage, must first obtain permission from the resident Technical Manager.
PASS DOOR The pass door between the stage and the auditorium is for use by authorised staff only – please ask your visitors to go to the Stagedoor.
CHILDREN All children must be kept under constant adult supervision, either by parents or by local authority approved chaperones.
PARKING Do not park where traffic cones have been put out or where a road closure order is in force. Please note that all yellow lines are operative on both Saturdays and Sundays.
FIRE Please acquaint yourself with location of the backstage evacuation notices, fire exits and extinguishers.
SAFETY The stage is potentially a dangerous place – please remain alert at all times.
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
2015
PLEASE HELP US TO CONSERVE AND MAINTAIN THIS BEAUTIFUL THEATRE, BY READING AND OBSERVING THESE RULES
TECHNICAL RULES
EQUIPMENT Theatre equipment is available for use by visiting companies in its supplied condition – it must not be misused, cut, altered or otherwise modified – any equipment found to be in a unserviceable or damaged condition, must be reported to the theatre’s Technical Manager
ELECTRICITY Unauthorised persons must not open, tamper with or attempt to repair, modify or otherwise interfere with any electrical equipment. Connection of equipment to the theatre’s electrical system (other by means of a plug and socket) must be carried out by resident theatre technicians only.
SAFETY The visiting manager is responsible for the safety and safe use of their equipment in the theatre. The Visiting Manager is responsible for any accidents or injuries arising from the removal or alteration of any safety device.
SCENERY All scenery and properties must be of sound construction and fit for the purpose for which they are intended.
DAMAGE All charges for repairs to theatre property damaged by the Visiting Manager’s employees, agents and associates, will be recharged to the Visiting Manager.
NOISE Any noise nuisance produced by, or associated with, the entertainment shall not be of such loudness, or of such character, as will be prejudicial to the health of any persons on or adjacent to the premises.
For further information contact: Guy Dunk, Technical Manager.
Tel: 01298 72524
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