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SWINDON
DANCE THEATRE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION (revised October 2007)
PERFORMANCE SPACE
A large vaulted room painted neutral grey with 97 seats in a single rake;
The performance space is approx 7m (23’) wide by 6m (20’) deep;
Sprung wooden floor with a choice of black or grey dance vinyl (advance notice required);
White cyc is hung behind black tabs on a track on the upstage lighting truss, and three
black legs hang on each side as token masking (there is no wing space);
The Lighting Grid is a ground supported Trilite truss structure, 4.5m (15’) high
(see plan for detail and leg positions);
There are two dressing rooms Stage Right, each with a shower and toilet.
Maximum capacity is approx. 12 performers.
LIGHTING
There are 72 x channels of Strand LD90 - 10A dimming, with socket outlets as follows:
42 outlets in the grid over the stage
24 outlets for side light (12 per side)
6 outlets on a F.O.H bar
Our normal dance rig consists of Prelude 40s as shins, Prelude Fresnels as mids and tops. Selecon and Vision Fresnels
as backlight (Selecons are wider and brighter but burn colour! So it’s best to use HT gel with these).
N.B: House Lights use one channel of dimming
Control: 1 x ETC Express 24/48, with remote focus unit.
Lanterns:
Fresnels 4 x Selecon 1.2 kw Fresnel
2 x Vision 1.2 kw Fresnel
4 x CCT Freedom 600 w Fresnel
22 x Prelude 650 w Fresnel
4 x Minuette 500 w Fresnel
P.C’s 3 x Minim 500 w P.C (no barndoors)
Profiles 6 x Prelude 16/30 650 w Profile
5 x Prelude 28/40 650 w Profile
7 x Prelude 40° 650 w Profile (fixed focus)
PAR 6 x Source Four PAR 575 w.
4 x Source Four PARNEL 575w.
10 x PAR 64 Cans all with CP88 500w. lamps
Flood 4 x Coda 3 cell cyc flood (3 x 500 w)
Stands: 6 x 2m sidelight booms with 3 boom arms on each
4 x Bench Base (low) stands

SOUND
Sound is controlled from the Control Room (windows are removable).
F.O.H speakers are flown from the truss, with foldback speakers for the stage positioned upstage at floor level.
There is a Tecpro headset communications system between the backstage area and the control room.
Control: 1 x Spirit LX7 , 16 mono inputs
2 x Denon CD player
2 x Tascam MD player
1 x DVD / VHS video Player
P.A. 2 x DAS RF - 14 speakers (flown)
1 x DAS Sub – 15F Sub Bass speaker
1 x Yamaha amp
2 x Shure SM 58 and stands
TECHNICAL STAFF
One Technician is provided for get-in, show cover and get-out. If you think you will need more,
please discuss with the Technical Manager.
ACCESS
This can be difficult with large pieces of set. Normal access is via two flights of stairs and a standard doorway into the
auditorium. If you have scenery, it is advisable to make an advance visit to see the space and gauge access limitations.
Get-in time is after 9.30 am on the day of performance.
PRE-RIGGING
We will pre-rig to your specification whenever possible, however this is dependent on availability as the theatre is also
used as a teaching space. If pre-rig is needed please discuss details and send a plan allowing two weeks notice before
your show.
FIRE & SAFETY
The DSR stage access door and the backstage corridor are a fire exit and must be kept clear of obstructions at all times.
All scenery must be flameproofed, and is liable to testing by Swindon Dance.
The intended use of pyrotechnics, smoke, naked flame, etc., must be notified in writing to us at least 14 days before the
performance to allow for the making of any necessary arrangements, including Risk Assessment by Swindon Dance.
Ladders are not to be used without a second technician or a member of Swindon Dance staff being
available and on hand to provide support.
For more information or technical details, please contact:
Swindon Dance
Regent Circus
Swindon SN1 1QF
Tel: +44 (0)1793 601 704
Email: cathy.downes@swindondance.org.ukt