General Technical
The following information is provided as a guide to the facilities provided in the City Hall or by the management. Nothing contained in this information constitutes an offer of, or may form part of a Contract.
Capacity
- Stalls 1251 - This includes 6 wheelchair seats
- Balcony 884
- Gross Total 2135
Stage
- Type: Open Stage, straight front, half moon rear
- Size: 40ft x 23ft at 5ft high
- Additions: P.A. wings each side 10ft x 5ft
- Clearance: 50ft
Flying Points
- Six overstage for lights - 0.5 ton per point.
- Three outfront for lights/PA - 1 ton per point
- Two motorised hoists for PA on side balcony – 0.5 ton
Mixer Position
50ft from stage in centre stalls. Floor space of 20ft x 8ft available or larger by arrangement.
Power Capacity
- 3 phase x 200 amps
- 3 phase x 100 amps
- 3 phase x 30 amps
- All terminals are located on stage.
Access
Short ramp from street level to stage with limited height clearance or by side door to front of House.
Parking
Immediately adjacent to Hall on suspended parking meters.
Permits which must be displayed are issued on arrival and must be returned.
Follow Spots
Two spots plus magazines. Located above rear balcony as shown as black rectangle in image.
Power supply
4 single phase 16 amps + 1 single phase 32 amps
Dressing Rooms
- 1 Star dressing room with toilet and shower.
- 1 Dressing room with toilet
- 1 Green room connecting to dressing rooms.
- Fridges in all three rooms
The following facilities are services are available by arrangement with the management.
All requests must be made in advance for any item listed below and the hirer will be responsible for the payment of any costs incurred by the management in their provision.
Catering
A kithchen/preparations room is located back stage adjacent to a dining area for upto 20 people. A large fridge is located in each room. The kitchen area has a 3 phase 32 amp power supply for caterers own electric equipment or a 6 ring, 2 oven cooker and a warming cupboard.
The City Hall can supply a full range of catering by arrangement.
Staffing
Stewards, security staff, stage crew, spot operators, runners and catering assistants can be provided in any number by arrangement.
Pianos
A range of Baby Grands are available for hire. A 9ft Steinway concert grand suitable for solo artists is also available by arrangement.
Tickets and Publicity
The City Hall Box Office operates a fully computerised ticketing service (RITA system). Hirers own tickets will be sold by arrangement. Press and radio advertising is arranged and distribution of leaflets and posters. Full marketing support is provided as required and campaigns can be taylored to users own requirements and budgets.
Special Effects
Smoke machines, pyrotechnics and special effects including smoke are permitted subject to the requirements of the Entertainment Licence. Hirers must advise the manager in advance of their requirements including the manufacturer’s name, type of effect and frequency of use and must be prepared to stage a demonstration if required, for the relevant Licensing Authorities.
House Lighting
Minimum stage lighting is available providing colour wash or white lighting from side or overhead In-House facilities controlled by Sirius 48 lighting desk. The system can be augmented or a complete lighting system can be brought in to the users own requirements.
P.A. System:
- 1 x Allen and Heath M2 12.2DX Desk
- 8 x NEXO P510 Speakers
- 3 x Crown CE2000 Amplifiers covering four balcony speakers, four stalls speakers and 2 sub bases.
- 2 x Sabine Graphi - Q Equalisers with pre-set delays
- 1 x Tape Deck
- 1 x CD Player
- 4 x SM58 Microphones
- 1 x TOA WM 280 Radio Mic - Handheld (Frequecny D4500)
- 1 x TOA WM 370 Radio Mic - Clip-on (Frequency D4100)
- 1 x TOA WT 870 Diversity Wireless Tuner
A six-way in house intercom system is available. Additional facilities can be arranged as required.
Merchandise
A counter and display boards are available in the foyer for merchandise sales. The Manager will provide Programme Sellers.
Miscellaneous : Production office
Located backstage the production office has telephone and fax and a high speed wireless Broadband port.
There is a list of available medical, massage and chiropractor services together with taxis and hotels.
