PLEASANCE ABOVE Technical Specifications
Pleasance Above is an end on theatre space with full perimeter blacks and black hardboard covered stage.
Seating Capacity:
Approx Setting Depth:
Approx Setting Width:
Approx Grid Height:
149
3.9m
7.2m
3.9m
Misc Information
Pleasance Above is at the Courtyard site.
Wing space is limited and often used for storage and there is a limited backstage crossover.
There are two emergency exits, the main entrance and a exit in the Downstage Left corner of the stage.
Screwing into the venue floor and walls is not permitted
This venue is on the first floor with access from the street by way of a staircase
There is a lift that provides access to Above, Below and Pleasance One for disabled or wheelchair bound audience members.
The lift is accessed through the Pleasure Bar (beneath Pleasance One).
The main storage and dressing room area is a shared space on the ground floor.
You will have access to the storage and dressing room 40 minutes before and for 20 minutes after your performance each day.
It is worth ensuring that your set is light yet durable enough to withstand daily dismantling.
At the end of the festival please arrange for removal or disposal of your set and any unused publicity material.
If the Pleasance has to dispose of any such material, your company will be charged £500 for its disposal.
Each Company is assigned a get in/rehearsal time prior to their first performance This is the time for you to load your set and
props into the venue and for you to re-tech your show.
You will also need to allow sufficient time to rehearse your daily turnaround and set storage.
Please let us know when you intend to arrive in Edinburgh
There are no wordrobe or laundry facilities within the venue.
Please note that, due to the Scottish Executive regulations, smoking is not permitted in any venues.
Operators:
There is a charge of £20.00 per show per operator if you require Pleasance staff to learn and operate your show.
If the operator is simply putting lights up/down, then a reduced operator fee of £10.00 will apply.
Pianos:
We can arrange to have keyboards/pianos put into most venues. Please check with us first.
PLEASANCE ABOVE LIGHTING
Lighting Control:
ETC Ion or equivalent
Dimmers:
30 ways of Digital Dimming
www.etcconnect.com
~ This venue has a two colour general cover and backlight.
~ Two moving head wash units are available as part of the general cover.
~ It is not possible to refocus between shows, however repatching is possible.
~ We can provide a limited number of specials for which you will be charged separately.
~ If you have any special requirements, please complete the technical questionaire and mark on the plan before returning it to us.
~ All extra lighting requirements should be agreed with our Head of Lighting or Technical Operations Manager in advance.
~ You will be charged for extra equipment for each week, or part thereof, it is in the venue.
~ Visiting companies can not provide their own lighting equipment.
~ Visiting companies are resposible for the saving and backing up of their show data.
PLEASANCE ABOVE SOUND
Sound Mixing Console:
Yamaha LS916 digital mixing console.
Speakers:
The venue has 2 d&b Q7 loudspeakers,or similar, which provide coverage of
the auditorium from a front-of-house position in stereo,
and a d&b E18 sub-bass loudspeaker under the seats.
Playback & Microphones:
The venue has 1 CD player with autopause.
The venue has 4 SM58 microphones with tall stands, and 2 DI boxes.
~ We can provide extra equipment for which you will be charged separately.
~ It may be possible for extra equipment to be shared with other companies in your venue to reduce costs,
but we cannot guarantee this.
~ Please discuss your extra sound requirements with our Head of Sound or Technical Operations Manager well in advance.
~ Any practical electrical equipment you wish to use must have a current PAT certificate and be cleared with us.
~ The Pleasance reserves the right to refuse the use of any equipment which is deemed unsafe.
The Pleasance reserves the right to alter the technical specification without notice or consultation.