A versatile lighting rig of approximately 40 lanterns, with warm and cold wash from all sides, several refocussable spots, and coloured toplight, is provided. As with the Proscenium Theatre , we can supply and install any specials you require. Control will be by a 24-way memory desk. The dressing rooms are on the lower floor, on the same level as the Arena Theatre, and down the backstage stairs from the Proscenium Theatre. They will be shared between productions.
Toilets are available.
Each production will be allowed at least double their slot length for technical rehearsal time on Tuesday or Wednesday of week 0. The Thursday will be operated as a dress rehearsal day, though it may be possible to open to the public then. Productions not opening in week 0 may have their technical and dress rehearsals while the theatre is closed to the public during the run, i.e. between 1am and 10am, or in any other vacant slots. Technical backup Extensive technical backup will be provided by experienced staff. During the technical and dress rehearsals, two staff will be on hand throughout to help rig any further equipment, advise on storage of set and props, demonstrate usage of the lighting and sound systems, or just to make coffee.