Terry O'Toole Theatre
Technical Information
CONTACT: Technical Manager Andy Swinney 07855263153 andy@tottheatre.org.uk
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Ground Plan 1 Ground Plan 2
Seating Plan A [268 seats] Seating Plan C [200 seats]
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE PLANS AE NOT TO SCALE
The Terry O’Toole Theatre is a modern theatre space with floor level performance area and raked seating. The theatre is fully accessible to disabled patrons/performers and is fitted with a Hearing Induction Loop. Disabled parking spaces are provided adjacent to the public entrance of NK Centre and there is ample parking and level access to the rear of the greenroom.
Performance Space
- Ground level performance area; approx. 9m x 9m. Variable according to seating configuration.
- Rostra available – please contact technical manager if required
- Minimal wing space owing to Bleacher seats storage
NOTE: the performance space must be left clear during the day 8.30am thro’ 3.30pm when the theatre is in use for classes and school assemblies. Amateur companies are requested to bear this requirement in mind when designing sets.
Seating
- Please see plans for seating configurations; variable seating plans ranging from 158 thro' 268 seats
Curtains / Cloths
- Blue house tabs [switched from control room]
- Rear black traverse tabs with central opening
- 3 black leg/wing tabs to SR and SL
- Rear white cyc/backdrop
Dressing Rooms
- Green room [|Dance Studio] to rear of stage with fridge, microwave, kettle and television
- Male/Female changing rooms [Shared with Sports Centre patrons]
- Extra rooms available upstairs on request
- Show relay
- Toilets & shower to rear of sports changing rooms
- Disabled toilet/shower & changing facility off backstage corridor
Communication
- Comms. System – points in control room, backstage, green room, administration office
- Show relay and tannoy to Green Room/dressing rooms
Access
To offload scenery access may be via :
- Standard double doors to rear of Green Room W 1.65m x H 2m [W 5’6” x H 6’ 8”]
- Fire Doors S.R. W 1.65m x H 2.25m [W 5’6” x H 7’ 6”]
- Parking available in NK Centre car park
NOTE: the access doors are fire doors and should not be propped open except during get-in/get-out. As a matter of fire safety & security, these doors must be secured at all other times.
Consumables
- Visiting companies are required to supply their own LX and Gaffa tape, cable clips, batteries, LX gels, Pyro Flash FX, Fog & Haze Fluids etc.
Publicity Material / Displays
- Please forward all publicity materials to the Theatre Administrator.
- Companies are requested to include the theatre logo, which is available as a jpeg file from the theatre administrator, and the Box Office telephone number on all posters/flyers etc.
- Please do not use drawing pins on notice boards; this is a safety requirement, since performers and leisure centre patrons may occasionally be barefoot. Velcro/double-sided tape is recommended.
Lighting
- Zero 88 Bullfrog desk
- Luminaires as shown on lighting plan, plus 8 PAR64 floor cans
- Control room switching for independents
- 13amp circuits
NOTE: Please note that the 12 Pacific Profiles in the outer rig [over the seating] must not be moved from their allocated position or re-focussed. Wherever possible we request that you use all other luminaires in the positions shown on the LX schedule as far as possible, since the theatre is staffed by 1 technician only and the performance programme is often hectic.
FX
- 400mm Mirror ball
- DMX Hazer
- Strobe
- UV Light x 2
- Star Cloth
- Gobos – a selection is available for use, by arrangement with the theatre technician; gobos must be de-rigged immediately after the show and returned to Mr. Swinney.
Sound
- Spirit LX7 24 channel desk
- T.C. Electronic M.ONE FX unit
- 6 Sennheiser lapel radio mic. systems
- Sennheiser hand-held radio mic. systems
- Other wired microphones available on request
- CD Player
- Minidisc Player
- Cassette Player
- Amps /speakers addressing all seating
- Facilities for 2 ch & speakers for monitor / fx speakers
NOTE: Hirers must provide their own 9v batteries if using the radio mics; we recommend 1 battery per unit/per performance.
Projection
- Projection facilities include Video and DVD playback
- Projection screen or projection onto white cyc.cloth
- Computer data projection – please discuss with Theatre Technician
Equipment Hire
If you require additional sound/lighting equipment we can arrange to hire-in; please contact the theatre technician to discuss.
Technical Staff / Stage Crew
Technical staffing is not included in the theatre hire price, but is charged separately according to the needs of the hire; stage crew and technician's time is chargeable by the hour. Please contact the theatre admin. office for current charges.
Pre-Rig
Pre-rigs are not included in the basic theatre hire charge; all time is chargeable [See above]
Consumables
Companies are required to provide their own gaffa and LX tape, batteries for microphones and consumables e.g. haze fluid. The theatre has a basic stock of lighting gels, but cannot guarantee having all gel colours in stock; if gel has to be purchased to meet a specific production requirement this will be re-charged. Please contact the Technical Manager for further details.