Technical
Stage Dimensions
Concert Hall without stage extension (standard configuration): 17.5m / 57’ (w) x 8.7m / 28’6” (d). The capacity in this configuration is 499 including 4 stewards and 3 wheelchairs
Concert Hall with stage extension: 17.5m /57’ (w) x 11.4m / 37’4” (d) . The capacity in this configuration is 439 including 4 stewards and 3 wheelchairs
The stage extension covers the seating well, which contains the 60 seats of rows A-C (see seating plan). It is trapezoidal, with approximate dimensions of 11.7m / 38’ (w) x 2.85m / 19’4” (d). Its use must be negotiated well in advance of your event, as its installation is a major procedure requiring extra staff. For health and safety reasons, it cannot be installed at short notice.
Concert Hall Front to Back Wall: 28.5m
Room Capacities (theatre style)
Recital Room: 100
5 x Lecture Rooms: 40 (LRs 1,3,4,5) 75 (LR 2)
2 x Dressing Rooms: 1-3, designed for soloists, conductors or VIP guests
Orchestra Pit
The lid of the orchestra pit is 10.5m / 34’6” (w) x 1.85m / 6’1” (d). It extends partially below the stage and contains a harpsichord platform and a conductor’s podium, and has sufficient outlets to accommodate up to 15 lit music stands.
- Seating plan (PDF)
- Whole Building Ground Floor Plan (PDF)
- Guide to Concert Hall Lighting (PDF)
- Auditorium Lighting Plan (PDF)
- Maximum rigging and loading points (PDF)
- Auditorium Platform Dimensions (PDF)
- Auditorium Platform Socket Layout (PDF)
- Auditorium Gantry Access Permit (PDF)
- Foyer Dimensions (PDF)
- Recital Lecture Rooms Dimensions (PDF)
- Noticeboards and Lectern dimensions (HTML)
- Auditorium Advance Lighting Bar Weight Limit (DOC)
- Special Effects Policy (PDF)