Bradford Playhouse

Version 2015 By Carl Murray

Bradford Playhouse Technical Rider The Bradford Playhouse is a versatile theatre and performance space dating from the 1930’s.There are 5 performance spaces available in the venue with varying degrees of technical equipment/support. The performance spaces are:

- The auditorium is a 265 seater proscenium arch traditional theatre space with counterweight flying. - The Isherwood studio space is a flexible black box space with movable seating and a maximum capacity of 70 and a standard capacity of 40. - The bar has a maximum capacity of 200. The simple regular performance space comfortably seats 50/60. - The Sewing Room Bar and our Room at the Top are blank canvases that people can very much make their own.

We would like all visiting companies to have a safe and successful visit to The New Bradford Playhouse. This technical rider provides guidance to what is available within the building but is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to every situation.

We expect all companies to understand and comply with all current health and safety legislation including the health and safety at work act 1974 and the licencing act 2003.

Please ensure you have read all the information in this document before visiting the New Bradford Playhouse. There is a form at the end of the document for companies to sign to confirm they have read the information in this document. Please sign this form and return it at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your event.

If you are considering any actions which would result in your undertaking a risk assessment please discuss the details with one of our team at least 4 week prior to your event.

If you are not sure about any of the information contained in this document please ask. We would much rather have a conversation and ensure your event can take place safely.

Useful Contacts Manager

Megan Murray – 01274 800416/07542950590

Email – [email protected]

Technical Manager & Artistic Director

Carl Murray – 01274 800416

Email – [email protected]

Technical Equipment

All equipment was available at the time of writing this rider and all efforts will be made to ensure that equipment is maintained and where appropriate swiftly repaired. However, it may be the case that some equipment will be unavailable/in the process of being repaired at the time of your event. If there are any equipment items which you deem essential for your performance please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to your event. 1. The Get In – Important, especially for the auditorium

1.1 The get in to the auditorium is extremely tight. The corridors to the main auditorium are the main access point. The larger staircase has two left turns in quick succession which then narrows to a gap only 1.00m wide by 1.95m tall. 1.2 There is a second access point available to the auditorium. This is accessed through the workshop under the stage and access is then through a trap door stage right. The dimensions of this access space are 2.10m long by 0.36m wide. Any set/equipment coming through this gap will have to be manually lifted into the auditorium. 1.3 It is recommended that any set intended to be used in the auditorium is able to be flat packed. 1.4 Access to Studio@, Sewing Room Bar and Room at the Top is also limited to any items that can pass through a standard doorway. 1.5 Access to the bar is similarly limited. 1.6 There is no lift access to any of the spaces and access to all spaces involves stairs. We recommend that if your event is reliant on significant set and/or equipment that you consider allowing additional time for your get in/get out and/or have additional technical crew available.

2. The Main Auditorium

2.1. Lighting Equipment – Included In Hire

NB. Lighting stock is shared with the Auditorium, Studio and Bar. Please specify what you require in advance.

 Strand LBX 300 Lighting Desk  72 ch * 2.5kw Strand LD90 Dimming  12 * 1.2kw Strand Cantata 18/32 Profiles  10 * 1.2kw Strand Cantata 26/44 Profiles  6 * 650w Strand Prelude 28/40 Profiles  12 * 1.2kw Strand Cantata Fresnell  12* 2Kw Arena Fresnell Lanterns  10 * Strand Patt 137 Junior Flood  9* PAR64 Par Can  2 * Source 4 Juniors 650w

2.2. Sound Equipment – Included In Hire

 Sound Desk Currently TBC  AUX PDA500 Induction Loop  JBL Digital System Controller for Stalls / Circle Speakers  8 x 2Ch Amps patchable for surround sound / standard setup  Sony MXD-D40 CD/MD Player  3 x JBL Stage Speakers (Moveable)  4 x Fixed JBL Speakers (2xStalls, 2xCircle)  10 x Fixed Surround Sound Cinema Speakers (Patchable)  1 x Surround Sound Subwoofer (Beneath Stage)

2.3. Flies – Standard Configuration

Items marked with * may be removed or rehung by prior arrangement.

Dimensions of stage

1. House Tabs 2. Not usable 3. IWB 4. *Legs 5. Not Usable 6. Free 7. *Border 8. Tabs 9. Cinema Screen 10. *Border 11. IWB 12. *Legs 13. Free 14. *Speakers 15. Free 16. *Border 17. IWB 18. Free 19. Free 20. *Cyc Border

House and Mid Tabs electrically operated open and close, and may be flown in and out.

Movable Drapes 8 x Black Serge Legs 3 x Black Serge Borders Assorted gauzes and screens by arrangement.

2.4. Cinema Projection – By Arrangement Only

 Flown electrically operated cinema screen.  Full Screen Cinema Projector

2.5. Staging – By Arrangement Only

4x Metrodeck 1m x 2m deck pieces

2.6. Cabaret Seating - Auditorium The first three rows of seats in the auditorium are movable to create cabaret seating. This does however take a crew of 4 approximately 2 hours to complete so 4 weeks notice is required if you would like cabaret seating. This will Cost approx. £300.

NB. The seats are located in the stage right wing after being moved which significantly reduces the available wing space.

2.7. Comms

Metro Audio CM2 Master Studio (Loop A – Tech, Loop B – Dressing Rooms 4 x Monitor (DR1, DR2, DR3, Tech Box) 3 x Cans Belt Pack & Headset + Stage Manager Set

Additional Belt Packs and Headsets available for hire by prior arrangement.

3. Studio@

3.1. Lighting Equipment – Included In Hire

 Zero 88 Frog (48 Chanel Desk)  17 channels of dimmable power  Lighting is shared between the Auditorium, Studio and Bar. As a general rule the studio has 6 * 650w Strand fresnels, 9 * 650W CCT Minuette fresnels, 3 * parcan 64 and 2 * 650w CCT 21/36 minuette Profiles, provided for any events. Please specify your requirements in advance.

Sound Equipment – Included In Hire

 Crest 1500 Powered Amp  2 * EV SX 100+ 20w Speakers  Small 6 channel desk

4. The Priestley Coffee Lounge and Bar

4.1. A sound system is available on request.

5. The Sewing Room Bar/ Room At The Top

No included equipment supplied. 6. Equipment Available By Arrangement

All available equipment is subject to availability.

6.1. Lighting Equipment

A full range of equipment is available for hire at additional cost. Please discuss your requirements with our Technical team, which will result in a formal quote being issued within 10 working days.

6.2. Sound Equipment

 1 x Shure SM58 Vocal Microphone  1 x Sennheiser Handheld Radio Microphone (300 Series)  3 * Ultra DI  2 * Studiospares DI Boxes  7 * Microphone stands  Various lengths and types of cable

NB. The tech box for the main auditorium is sound proof. It is recommended for live sound you mix from the back of the stalls or circle. This will take additional time if you have not let us know in advance this is what you want to do.

6.3. Scenic and Staging

 Various canvas covered flats in 12’ and 8’ heights and widths from 1’ to 6’, including single and double door, and window flats available strictly by prior arrangement. At least 6 weeks notice is required for Companies wishing to use House scenic materials, and an additional charge will be levied. Design and build may be quoted on application.  Various gate leg rostra, staging blocks and treads available by arrangement, quoted on application.

7. Spares and Consumables 7.1. Lighting Spares and Consumables

 Lamps for Venue stock lanterns will be provided free of charge. Please request replacements from the Duty Technician.  Gel – we hold a good stock or warm and cold gel. We have some colours which you are welcome to use however these are not a regular supply or restocked.

7.2. Flameproofing

All scenery, decorations, borders, drapery, gauzes, cloths, curtains and similar decorative hangings must be made of material which is not readily inflammable, or of material which has been rendered and is maintained flame-retarded to the satisfaction of The Venue and the Licensing Authority.

8. Technical Cover Charging

Technical cover is required in the Main Auditorium and Studio:  Whilst the dimmers are up;  Whilst rigging or working at height. Please be aware if your get in or out exceeds the five hours in your contract - extra technical time will be charged at £15 per hour.

Technical cover may be required for events in other spaces at the discretion of the Venue. You will be advised when booking if technical cover is required in addition to the hire price.

9. Risk Assessments

For any aspect of your show or set where trips, falls, burns or traps are likely to be caused or where injury might happen due to specialist equipment or procedures taking place a risk assessment needs to be carried out. Please use the proforma (appendix 1).

This needs to be returned to the venue manager 4 weeks before performance. In the event of equipment, staging or procedures taking place that have not been risk assessed, our duty technician has the right to stop or change an element of your show. Every endeavour will be taken to safely assess and put in place safe control measures to make things happen. If you have any element of your show you are unsure about please ask. Our team have a great deal of experience making exciting things happen safely. General Information and a couple of rules:

The technicians provided by the Bradford Playhouse are there to help your performance to happen and we will endeavour to do so. That said we do have a couple of definite rules – again not a definitive list - and since we don’t like to use the word no we thought we would let you know upfront what they are:

- The Duty Technician has the right to stop any aspect of your show if they deem your actions to be unsafe and/or in breach of any Health and Safety legislation. They will only do this once all avenues have been explored to try and ensure that the action can be achieved safely. - Please let us know if you are going to fly people upside down, use fire, blow things up, sword fight etc. We want to make these things happen safely. - Please let us know if you are using strobe lighting or other flashing effects at least 4 weeks prior to your event so we can make sure we comply with all the legislation and have signage up. - Only trained staff can use the flying system in the auditorium – especially when loading and unloading flying bars. - Please don’t assume you can leave things at the end of your performance. We only have a limited amount of space. All set, props and wood you have cut up from our workshop must be removed from site. If items are left the cost of a skip hire will be applied to your show. Please talk to us if you would like ts to help to arrange this anyway. - Please ensure that all appropriate set and/or equipment is fireproofed. - We have a safety curtain in the auditorium which is 4.90m from the back wall and 1.58m from the end of the stage. This MUST be shown to the audience at some point either prior to the show or during an interval so please ensure that there is no solid set obstructing the safety curtain. - We have no parking on site. We really mean this! - Please don’t consume alcohol back stage, we have a very reasonably priced bar for you to do this following your event. - We have neighbours who are close to us – especially opposite the front door/main get in point. Please bear this in mind when either performing, or during your get in and get out. We retain the right to ensure you to keep your performance within reasonable parameters. Confirmation of Understanding and Acceptance

Declaration By a Company

I, the undersigned do, acting for and on behalf of hereby confirm understanding and acceptance of the Bradford Playhouse Technical Rules, as communicated to me in Version 1 of the same. I agree, for and on behalf of to indemnify The Bradford Playhouse, against loss or damage, howsoever caused, and litigation arising from failure of the Company to act in accordance with the Bradford Playhouse Technical Rules.

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Please return to Carl Murray [email protected] Carl Murray, Bradford Playhouse, 4 Chapel St, Bradford, BD1 5DL.