STAGE DIMENSIONS

• 7.9m wide by 4.2m to tab line or 5.5m to audience.

• Height is 3.6m to tab line border, approx. 4m at side walls and 6m to ceiling for the centre 4m width of the stage.

• All the stage walls are painted black.

• The floor is smooth, wooden floor boarding.​

LOADING / UNLOADING

• Parking for loading is directly in front of the theatre, with a flat path down the side of the building to a fire escape which leads directly onto the stage. Width is limited for large objects.

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HEALTH & SAFETY​​

• Gangways and fire exits are to be kept clear and not to be blocked with any equipment. Please ensure all your company knows the whereabouts of fire exits, alarms and fire extinguishers. Also ensure everyone is aware of the escape procedure.

• There is no smoking anywhere on The Rondo premises.

• There is no eating or drinking allowed on the roof walkway.

GET IN

• Please avoid excessive noise outside the building, including on the roof.

• Please be aware of the security of the venue at this time

• Please keep the back door closed at all times.

• The Rondo accepts no responsibility for the loss of company valuables.

• No foyer lights to be turned on during the day. Please use disabled toilet or those in dressing room.

SET BUILDING

• Do not cut wood, paint items or use any polishing sprays on the stage.

• Please tidy up after yourselves and wash all painting equipment thoroughly.

• Do not leave any set items outside the theatre

• Please do not use the foyer for any set building/costume making – this area is used by Rondo staff during the day.

• The fuse box for all non-stage electrics is situated in a cupboard in the ladies toilet – key 19.

BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE SHOW

• The Company must vacate the stage space 35 minutes before the start of the show so that the main doors & bar can be opened.

• Please do not use any fine loose glitter on the stage.

• Please be mindful of staining the stage if using fake blood, and use a rug or floor covering where possible.

• Please do not place any lighting or other scenery/equipment in the stage right exit – this is a fire door that will automatically close if the fire alarm is triggered.

• No foyer lights are to be turned off during performances.

• The bar will stay open for up to 30 minutes after the performance ends. Any longer than this is at the discretion of the bar staff.

• The Theatre must be left spotlessly clean.

• Please take all set/props with you when you leave. We are unable to store any items not belonging to the theatre, so you must arrange for all large set pieces to be removed before the end of your hire.

• Remove all your waste, rubbish and set from the theatre. DO NOT leave any rubbish outside the theatre or in our neighbour’s skip at McCall’s.

• Treat the theatre with respect and use your common sense at all times