Customs House Technical information

Main Auditorium

If you represent a theatre company, or band who are coming to our theatre, or you are interested in hiring the theatre for a conference, the following technical information may be of use to you.

If you require any further assistance, please call our Technical Department on 0191 4541234 (ext. 235)

You can download the following technical plans as PDF documents

Lighting Plan [PDF-148kb], Scene Dock Plan [PDF-86kb], Stage Plan [PDF-110kb]

Stage

Stage Depth: 7.8 metres

Stage Width: 14.7 metres

Proscenium Opening: 10 metres

Grid Height: 6.5 metres

Fully dressed stage with black and white cyc.

Black box surround

Black wooden dance floor

Fixed grid - no flying.

Electric scissor lift (operation by in house staff only)

6 Hemp sets

Drum riser (6 x 6)

Hydraulic orchestra pit, which can be raised/lowered to 3 different preset levels

Lighting

Stand Geniuspro light pallette

6x6 2k Zero 88 chilli jnr dimmer packs

64 15amp circuits. 22 circuits FOH.

3 x 10 way on-stage spot bars

2 x 8 on-stage dips

2 x Mac 250+

2 x Mac 500

9 x Teatro 1.2k profiles limited gel stock (Lee Filter).

20 x 1.2k Selecon fresnels with barn doors

15 x 650w Strand SL profiles

20 x1k par 64 par cans

8 x 500w floods

Sound

Allen and Heath GL 4000

3x 500 Watt crest, LA 901amps.

Cluster of 4 EAW speakers 400 Watt 8 ohm

6 x Peavey pro-15 monitor cabinets.

Various mics incluing SM58, SM57, SM57beta and condenser mics

2 x Stereo DI boxes

7 x Single DI boxes

1 twin cd player and 2 md players

SM comms 4 stations, show relay calls.

Audio Visual

LCD projector (poa) DVD, DV, VHS video and laptop available as sources

Plasma screen also available

Stage Management

Two Technicians available. Casuals can be called if required.

Backstage

Dressing Room 1, with Shower + WC
Dressing Room 2, WC only
Dressing Room 3, with Shower + WC
Dressing Room 4, with Shower + 2 WC
Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer available
2 x understage dressing rooms with toilets and shower


Studio

If you represent a theatre company, or band who are coming to our theatre, or you are interested in hiring the theatre for a conference, the following technical information may be of use to you.

If you require any further assistance, please call our Technical Department on 0191 4541234 (ext. 235)

Stage

Stage Depth: 5 metres
Stage Width: 10 metres
Grid Height: 6 metres

Lighting

Sirius 24, 32 way patch
14 circuits FOH
2 x 8 way spot bars on stage
2 x 2 stage dips
Lights available from main house selection

Sound

Soundcraft folio 12/2
Amp bell PCX 8024 250 watt
CD player, Cassette Deck and Mini Disk Player
4 Speaker and MonitOrs
Selection of mics from Main House
SM Comms 2 stations and show relAy

Dressing room

From 1-5 people
WC and Shower

Stage management

Three Technicians available. Casuals can be called if required.

Backstage

None


Main Gallery

If you are interested in hiring our gallery, the following technical information may be of use to you.

If you require any further assistance, please call our Technical Department on 0191 4541234 (ext. 235)

The newly refurbished Customs House Gallery, now boasts the latest lighting, sound and visual effects technology, in increasingly accessible surroundings, which will enable us to display the growing number of audio/visual arts. As well as offering a space that is attractive to artists and their work, we want The Customs House Gallery to be accommodating to everyone in the local community.

The state of the art architectural lighting rig enables individual artworks to be lit in isolation, at any level and with any colour mix. There are two intelligent, computer controlled Robo lights that can provide a variety of effects around the gallery. Motorised blinds change the ambient lighting conditions to suit the varying exhibition requirements.

There is a four zone sound system that can be operated independently to provide either commentary and/or music in the various gallery spaces.

A video projector and 42" plasma screen will enable us to participate in the growing popularity of audio-visual art Motorised blinds that can be used to manipulate the appearance of the Gallery. Other electronic display equipment is also available such as laptop computers, a digital video projector, CD/DVD player, Mini Disc, and an MP3 player.

Great emphasis has been placed on improving our access for people with mobility restrictions so in addition to the lift from ground floor to Main Gallery, there is also chair lift access the second floor Fusion Gallery. Magnetic door catches have been installed on the Main Gallery doors to facilitate easier entrance for wheelchair users.

An audio-descriptive system that will provide detailed explanations about the artwork and its inspiration, to the blind or partially sighted, while also enhancing the experience of those with hearing impairments through amplification of sound. This is state of the art technology and we are one of the first venues in the country to use it.

All of these features are produced by the latest digital signal technology, and controlled by laptop computer.

Sorted Public Relations & Event Management

Sorted PR will be handling all enquiries for performances at The Customs House.

Contact Bernice Saltzer on 0191 265 6111 or email bernice@sortedpr.com.