WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE

WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SHEETQUARRY THEATRE

STAGE:The performance area comprises of a D shaped fore stage area 15m wide x 7.5m deep. With a main stage performance area 15m wide x 8.8m deep from datum to Bar 55. To the rear of the fore stage wing widths are 6m (S. R.) and 5m (S. L.).

To the rear of the main stage area is a D shaped rear stage area which is mainly used for permanent storage.

SUSPENSION:Suspension above the front 4.3m portion of the fore stage is a D shaped grid, items hung here cannot be masked.

Maximum suspension height is 10m. There is a 5.6m x 1.5m box-truss suspended from the fore-stage grid. This can be used as an LX position.Suspension above the main stage and rear portion of the fore stage is from the main grid which is fitted with 55 x 500kg single purchase counter weight sets (at 200mm centres) and 6 x 350kg double purchase up/down stage counterweights, these are 11m truss type bars (for side masking). Lines 1-9 have limited travel. Lines 10-55 have a travel of 18.5m. Please note bar No 30 is not rigged.15m long truss type bars with 1.5m extensions at both ends, operating from S.L.

Rope locks may be transferred to stage level, with prior notice but will incur extra costs.Suspension above the rear stage area is from 5 x 250kg single pipe winch bars. All rear stage winch bars are 17m wide. Maximum suspension height of 7.5m. These winches are not suitable for show flying.Please note that winch bar No 5 is permanently rigged with black serge masking tabs.

STAGE FLOOR:

Stage floor surface is 6mm MDF on 25mm ply.

Dip troughs with hinged lids run up and down stage in both wings and across the rear of the Main Stage Area. There is no rake and can be made suitable for dance.

Cross over via backstage and under seating corridors.Thirty five 1200mm x 2400mm removable modules are located within the stage structure providing removable sections for the formation of traps, lifts etc. (Advance notice required)

DIMENSIONS AND ACCESS:

The Get In is S.R. via scene dock on street level. Dock doors (4m wide x 7.4m high).

Grid height

19.20m Fore-stage grid height

10m

Rear stage ceiling height

8.40m

Fly galleries 9m Clearance below fly galleries 7.50m

Intermediate galleries 13.50m Loading gallery (S.L.)

18m Opening between main and rear stage 7.40m Fly and intermediate galleries are fitted with timber pin rails along onstage edges. Removable belaying pins may be installed at 300mm centres for tying off hand lines etc.

Various access equipment available. Full black masking.

PROSCENIUM TORMENTORS:The Proscenium opening is adjustable from between 15m to 18m by means of 8.5m high sliding panels. These run along the flank wall angle and NOT on/off stage.LIGHTING:

Control room at rear auditorium.

Please see LX Equipment List for full informationSOUND:

Operating position at rear of auditorium.

Please see Sound Equipment List for full information

STAGE MANAGEMENT:

SM control position at rear of auditorium (in lighting control room).

20 circuit cue light control. Please note that these are only operable from the rear auditorium position and NOT on side of stage.CCTV and CATV system with low light infra red and colour cameras.

Show relay and paging system to all FOH, artists and staff areas.

BACKSTAGE:

9 dressing rooms, please see dressing allocation sheetMaintenance laundry available by arrangement. Installed with washers, dryers, drying cabinets and industrial irons.

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Updated 11-01-11