Newhampton Arts Centre Theatre Technical Specification.
The theatre within the arts centre has been designed so it can be adapted into
many forms. It is therefore a blank canvas against which all types of
performances can take place, be it dance, music or theatre. The movable
staging and seating can be used in a variety of ways, therefore it is important
that advance notice of lay-out is given so we can arrange set-up of the theatre
prior to the load in of shows. The theatre has two dressing rooms, a technical
operating box and an area that can be used as a green room. The theatre is
fully licensed, air conditioned and is non-smoking.
Floor Space Of The Theatre inc. stage area.
19.9M(L) x 9.6M(W) x 4M(H)
Recommended stage area on capacity 8M X 4M
Flooring constructed of Indian maple which is sprung.
Staging
Staging can be adapted to many sizes and shapes. The staging blocks come
in varying levels.
Seating
There is a seating capacity of 135 people. Seating can be adapted into many
forms to suit the client’s needs including a fully raked system and cabaret
seating. For a non-seating event, standing capacity reaches 250. If a larger
performance space is required seating capacity will be reduced.
Lighting
The lighting grid measures 17.00M x 14.0M x 48mm and holds 68 x 15amp
sockets.
Lighting equipment consists of:
 Zero 88 Jester ML24 lighting control desk, supplied with operating
software and colour monitor.
 12 x “Quartet” F650 Watt Fresnels
 12 four leaf barn doors for the use of above
 8 x “Quartet 15/25 Mkll 650 Watt profiles
 8 x Thomas par cans with gel frames
 4 x “Nocturne” 500 single wide angle 500 Watt flood
 4 x ATC6+ Dimmers
 24 x showtec short par 56 par cans. HARD WIRED AND CANNOT BE
MOVED, Positioned rear and side of ‘end on’ performance area.
 6 x Martin 250+ moving heads. HARD WIRED AND CANNOT BE
MOVED. Positioned on rear bar.
 Basic theatre gel cuts are kept in stock (if you require a specific gel
colour please inform ASAP (min of 2 weeks in advance. Extra Charge
Maybe Made)
 Sony LCD projector house front of house.
 DUE TO THE NATURE OF THEATRE SPACE IT IS NOT POSSIBLE
TO PRE-RIG WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST AND NOTICE (£20 per
hour). GENERAL COVER WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO COST FOR
END ON PERFORMANCE. PLEASE NOTE REAR BAR (49 – 54)
HAS BEEN HARD WIRED, THEREFORE LIGHTS CANNOT BE
MOVED.
PA Specification and Acoustics.
The theatre has been acoustically designed with acoustic tiles and drapes
therefore the acoustic properties are excellent.
PA system consists of:
Amps
 1 x s650 Crest Audio to power top end frequencies
 1 x s900 Crest Audio amp to power bottom end frequencies
Speakers
 2 x Sherman Audio GX – CUB full range cabs (flown from lighting grid)
 2 x Martin Audio full range cabs at stage height for music events if
required
 2 x Martin sub bass cabs
Sound Desk
 1 x Allen and Heath Zeb 24/4/2
 1 x multi-core for above
Microphones
 8 x Sure SM58
 5 x Sure SM57
 2 x Beyer M300TG
 2 x Audio – Technica ATM27HE
 1 x Audio – Technica PRO9D
 1 x SM58 radio pack (addition charge £5.00 per day)
 10 x DI boxes
 14 x Beyer Boom Mic stands
 2 x LP Drum Clamps
 1 x Bass Drum stand.
 2 x lapel radio microphones. (addition charge £5.00 per unit per day)
 8 x specialise drum/percussion microphones
Additional mics can be hired at extra charge to the client. (2 weeks notice is
required)
Out-board Equipment
 1 x SPX990 multi effects unit.
 1 x Yamaha Q2031 graphic
 1 x Denon DRM-555 Tape Deck
 1 x Denon DCD-175 CD player
 1 x Sony minidisk player
 1 x Millbank paging system
 1 x EMO RK1 Rack light
 6 x Beyer 32 band graphic equalisers

TC Helecon vocal assistance.
Monitors
Although there are 6 sends from the sound desk the centre only has 2 pairs of
monitors these are powered from a 1K Amcron amp. If more monitors are
required they are hired in at extra charge to the client. (2 weeks notice is
required)
Front Of House Control
The technical control box (operating box) is at the rear of the theatre.
Recording
Hard disk recording from F.O.H desk to PC using Wave-lab facilities are
available on request.
Curtain / Blacks & Flats
There is a tab track that spans the whole perimeter of the performance space.
When the blacks are closed they leave a distance of 61cm at the sides and
back, which can be used as a walkway to access the stage.
Load in load out
Access to the theatre is good, through a set of double fire doors to the rear of
the theatre.
Technical assistance
A technician is supplied to help client for a period stated in contract therefore
if extra technical time is required you need to inform us ASAP as additional
charges may be made. It is requested that if you require rigging time this is
discussed in advance, as this may not be possible on the day of arrival.
Dressing Rooms.
There are two dressing rooms (up to 8 people at a time) plus a common
area/green room, adjacent to the stage area. For larger casts, additional
rooms are available – these are not adjacent to the stage.
There is a shower near the dressing rooms and access to the public toilets.
There is a Licensed Bar in the theatre if required. Jesters Café, next to the
theatre, can be opened before shows by arrangement with the café manager.
Risk Assesment
All visiting theatre companies should provide a full risk assessment
prior to their arrival. This can be emailed to
technical@newhamptonarts.co.uk
For directions to the centre information can be obtained from our web site.
www.newhamptonarts.co.uk
If you require any other technical information for the theatre or centre don’t
hesitate to call me.
Chris Brown (technical and facilities manager)
01902 572282 or fax 01902 572090
Lighting Bar Layout & Room Dimensions