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
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
Curtains / Cloths
Dressing Rooms
Communication
Access
To offload scenery access may be via :
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
Publicity Material / Displays
Lighting
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
Sound
NOTE: Hirers must provide their own 9v batteries if using the radio mics; we recommend 1 battery per unit/per performance.
Projection
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.