This information is intended for visiting theatre productions and events using Great Hall at The Leys.
The information contained herein should be read in conjunction with the Theatre Hire Terms & Conditions (available by request and with the Booking Contract). Unless stated to the contrary, all equipment and facilities listed in the Technical Specification will be made available in accordance with the Standard Terms (subject to unexpected equipment failure or other circumstances beyond the control of the School).
For the avoidance of problems at the venue, all plans / schedules should be provided to the Theatre Manager at least 14 days in advance, including a Production Risk Assessment and Construction Plan (if appropriate).
You are strongly encouraged to read the “Theatre Green Book” (available free here) and to make every effort to follow the suggested ‘baseline’ requirements of Sustainable Productions. Your whole production team should engage with this from the start of the planning process.
We may update this information at any time without notice. Please check back here before every production for the latest details.
337 (all seats) or 318 without Row AA (close to the stage).
Reductions for wheelchairs, technical equipment (e.g. sound console) and orchestra pit.
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. Full height flying is not possible.
No house tabs. Mid-stage black tabs (on winch bar). Black side soft legs. White cyclorama cloth.
We use a ‘Standard Rig’ (see Plans), to which additional fixtures can be added from our stock or hired in. Changes to the Standard Rig (by negotiation only) must be put back during the get-out, unless agreed, or additional charges may be applied. Fixture addressing must not be changed.
ETC ‘Ion XE 20’ lighting control console – 2,048 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.
(See Tech Info Pack for full stock list and lighting notes.)
EM-Acoustics PA system, fully installed.
Allen & Heath SQ-6 digital mixing console.
Digital Projection E-Vision 10K laser projector (available at extra cost, POA, depending on expected usage).
Please read the Venue & Technical Information Pack for full details.
All stage crew / visiting technicians must watch the Fit-up/Crew Briefing before arrival.
Any deliveries or collections to/from The Leys which take place before or after the Hire Period (must be pre-agreed with the Theatre Manager) will incur a handling charge of £41.25+VAT per delivery/collection, which will be added to the main Hire Contract.
Please note that it cannot be assumed that deliveries/collections are possible immediately before or after the Hire Period, due to other events and school holidays.
Please consult the Booking Contract for available rooms.
Dressing room 1 – 5/6 performers.
Dressing room 2 – 4/5 performers.
1 x accessible toilet (shared).
Green Room (stairs only, no lift) – 6/12 performers, or crew / band room (with kitchen area, kettle, microwave, fridge).
2 x toilets; 1 x shower.
Middleton Studio – 30+ performers.
1 x accessible toilet (shared with Circle audience).
‘G31’ Drama classroom – 20 performers.
‘G32’ Drama classroom – 20 performers.
‘G33’ Drama rehearsal room – 20+ performers.
No toilets on this level. Drinking water fountain.
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.
Paul Durose
Theatre Manager
Tel. (01223) 508946
[email protected] (email preferred).
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