The Hawth does not guarantee that all or any of these facilities or equipment will be available or suitable for the purposes of the visiting company. A visiting company should in all cases check with The Hawth’s Technical & Building services Manager to ensure the information contained herein is up to date and correct. At certain times some equipment detailed in this document may be temporarily unavailable.

Please be aware of The Hawth’s Health and Safety Policy for Visiting Companies, which details safe systems of work for the theatre, and which forms part of the contract with the visiting company.

All current plans and technical specifications for the theatre available to download from our website at

www.hawth.co.uk Quentin Whitaker - Technical & Building Services Manager T : +44 (0)1293 859957 E : Quentin.whitaker@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk Lee Amos – Deputy Technical & Building Services Manager T : +44 (0)1293 859956 E : hawthtechnical@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

WORKING REGULATIONS It is essential that the following regulations and restrictions are noted by all visiting companies. Please ensure that any relevant personnel are made aware of the following:

Working Time Regulations Please note that in accordance with Working Time Regulations 1998, an 11 hour break between working shifts must be scheduled for all members of staff. Furthermore, suitable breaks must be scheduled within shifts to ensure the health and welfare of all staff. If in doubt as regards any aspect of the working schedule please contact the Technical & Building Services Manager. All schedules must be agreed in advance.

Noise at Work Regulations Please note that in accordance with the Noise at Work Regulations 1989, the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, and for the benefit and care of all staff and members of the public, The Hawth reserves the right to monitor and if necessary limit the sound levels for any given performance.

Working at Height Regulations The Hawth uses a cherry picker for focusing lights and other access requirements. Where this is not possible we have a Tallescope. Under current regulations the Tallescope can now be moved whilst personnel are in the cage with the following provisions:

• The Tallescope requires 4 competent persons to operate safely, one of which must be a trained operator familiar with the rescue kit fitted, (proof of training must be available).

• The Tallescope must be operated with the outriggers fitted and deployed at all times.

• 2 outriggers at 90˚ for static use, 4 outriggers at 60˚ and 120˚ from the centre line for non static use.

• Raked flooring and restricted space access will require the use of ladders to focus.

Please keep this in mind when setting schedules and crewing levels for any production.

Flying

Any flying operation will require a minimum of two persons to be present. One to fly and one on stage to maintain safety and a line of communication. For large or complicated shows it may be necessary to provide a loader. Please keep this in mind when setting schedules and crewing levels for any production.

Loading and Unloading Load-in / dock doors Main Loading doors and stage access are to the right of the building (SL) as you enter the grounds with level access and parking for up to three trailers. Access is also available to the left of the building (SR) for one trailer if necessary. Trailers may be left on the door Stage Left by prior arrangement and there is reinforced parking available upon request.

The Hawth: Code of Practice for loading / unloading Staffing The visiting company must ensure that a competent person is appointed to supervise the unloading and loading of the truck(s) or wagon(s). ALL crew will be competent, well rested at the beginning of the shift, and sober. ALL crew will follow The Hawth requirements for Personal Protective Equipment and will wear protective footwear throughout any loading or unloading. Sufficient breaks must be scheduled. Guidelines to breaks are detailed in the theatre’s technical specifications. If in doubt please consult with The Hawth’s technical management. Sufficient crew must be provided or requested of The Hawth in advance. If loading/unloading is deemed unsafe as a result of insufficient crew, The Hawth reserves the right to delay any unsafe activity until such time as additional crew can be deployed.

Loading/unloading The visiting company will have ensured the truck is safely packed, with no dangerously balanced items at risk of falling and injuring any member of any crew. Ideally a plan of the truck, showing the distribution of items within the truck, will be provided in advance (or at least be carried by the supervising member of staff unloading the truck). The visiting company will have ensured that boxes, skips and flight cases are safely packed to avoid any unbalanced loads. Weight should be indicated on each item. The visiting company will request any necessary lifting equipment (example: forklift truck with driver) in advance of their arrival (should there not be an adequate tail lift or ramp provided on their truck). The Hawth will provide lighting should there not be suitable internal lighting on the truck.

PRESENTATION OF PRODUCTIONS Lighting for auditorium seats The house light levels have been preset to comply with the minimum light output regulations enforced by the local authority, and so the auditorium cannot have a complete blackout. This means the fire exit signs are illuminated at all times. In addition, a small selection of lights essential to audience safety remain at low level at all times.

STAGE & STAGE EQUIPMENT GENERAL DIMENSIONS

Proscenium Opening 13.00m Wide

8.50m High (Max)

Stage 13.00m Deep

21.00m Wide

Load in door 3.00m x 3.60m

Grid 17.50m High

Bars 15.00m Wide (5 Wire Suspension)

Bar Diameter 48mm

Safe Working Load 350kg Evenly Distributed

Orchestra Pit 14.00m Wide

2.5m Deep

3.00m Deep Extension Understage

Pit Height Variable

Stage Equipment

Floor Surface Sprung Maple (MDF Particle Board Covered )

Rostra 20 8’ X 4’ deck (2 - 4’ X 4’ deck)

Pianos 1 Steinway Model D

Music Stands 16 R.A.T

Conductors Stand 1 R.A.T

Haulotte 1 Star 10 Mobile Cherry Picker

Tallescope 1 Large

A Frame ladders 1 Zarges

FLYING FACILITIES

Single Purchase Counterweight 37

Double Purchase Counterweight 12

Side Masking Bars 2 Stage Left/Right - first left, first right

House Border Winch

42 Foot General Purpose Truss by arrangement Over Orchestra Pit Front Of House

500kg Chain Hoist 4 Front Of House on trackways

1000kg Chain Hoist 2 Front Of House on trackways

DRAPES

House Border 1 Oxford Blue

House Tabs 1 Pair Pink/Blue - permanent on Bar 1

Velour Tabs 1 Pair Black

Velour Tabs 1 Pair Red

Masking Legs and Borders 5 Sets Black Wool Serge

Cyclorama 1 Twin White Plastic

Gauze 1 Black Sharkstooth

Gauze 1 White Sharkstooth

STAGE POWER SUPPLIES

150 amp Three Phase M.S.L RCD Protection Powerlock

250 amp Three Phase S/L Dock Powerlock

125 amp Three Phase M.S.L Ceeform RCD Protection

63 amp Single Phase D.S.L Ceeform RCD Protection

32 amp Three Phase D.S.L Ceeform RCD Protection

32 amp Single Phase D.S.L Ceeform RCD Protection

13 amp Ring Main All Areas RCD Protection

63 amp Single Phase U.S.R Ceeform RCD Protection (100 miliamp)

63 amp Three Phase U.S.R Ceeform RCD Protection

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT CONTROL

1 ETC Eos Control Desk 4000 Channels with 2 x fader wings

1 ETC Ion Control Desk with fader wing(Backup)

174 2.5kw LD 90 Dimmers

6 5.0kw LD 90 Dimmers

8 Houselight Circuits

12 2.5kw Independent Solid State Relay

FOH PERMANENT RIG

Follow Spots 2 Robert Juliat Super Korrigan

Source Four 6 14 degree profile with Iris

8 19 degree profile

28 15 - 30 degree zoom

6 25 - 50 degree zoom

OTHER AVAILABLE LANTERN STOCK & ACCESSORIES

Source Four 8 36 degree profile

8 50 degree profile

Fresnel 1.2kw 16 Cantata with barn doors

20 Selecon Rama with barn doors

P.C 1.2kw 16 Cantata with barn doors

Parcan 1kw 8 6 way pre wired 10ft bar.

30 Loose – various lamp options available

10 Silver floorcans

Fresnel 2kw 8 Selecon Arena with barn doors

Floods 8 Iris 3 1.2kw

Iris 10 Source four

Ground Row 8 Thomas 4 cell 500w

Gobo Holders 24 Source four size A

24 Source four size B

Socapex Cable 20 6 way extension

Various stands and mounting equipment available on request

SOUND EQUIPMENT

FOH Control

Yamaha M7CL48-ES Situated at rear of auditorium

SB 168-ES Stageboxes 3 (DSL)

Aviom personal monitors 6 AMPLIFICATION

T.O.A 300D Main PA 4

Q.S.C 1300 Foldback / supplementary P.A 2

Q.S.C 3102 Foldback / Supplementary P.A 4

L.I.C Loop amplifier 1 LOUDSPEAKERS

T.O.A 380 SE 4 – Stalls area cover

T.O.A 380 SE 2 – Circle area cover

Martin F15 foldback wedges 8

QSC K10 Powered speaker 4

MICROPHONES

S5.5 Beltpack Trantec 12

S5.5 Handheld Trantec 2

UR2 SM58 Handheld Shure 2

SM58 Shure 16

SM57 Shure 6

421 Sennheiser 3

K6 Power modules Sennheiser 8

ME 66 Capsules Sennheiser 5

ME 61 Capsules Sennheiser 4

451 EB AKG 6

D 112 AKG 1

C 567 E Tie clip AKG 2

DI Boxes BSS AR133CH 10 SOUND REPRODUCTION

Dual CD Player Numark 1

CD / Mini disc player Tascam 1 COMMUNICATIONS

10 way cue light system

CCTV monitor stage (DSM position)

CCTV monitor IR (DSM position)

Paging to FOH

Paging to Backstage area

TALKBACK

Canford Headsets and Beltpacks 10

VIDEO

Patchbay BNC Available to all areas

Edirol V8 Vision Mixer LX box

CAT5 PATCHBAYS

DMX From Control Room to DSR, DSL and Fly floor SL

Universal To all areas for Video / Audio over CAT5

Ethersound To Stage, Dock and Orchestra Pit

TOURING SOUND

Rear of raised stalls ACCESS EQUIPMENT

Haulotte Star 10 http://www.haulotte.co.uk/CMS/Files/Produits/Doc/Levage%20de%20personnes/UK%20-%20English/STAR10-UK-BD.pdf Tallescope, model 50524 http://www.tallescope.co.uk/tallescopemodels.pdf

Additionally the following ladders are available for use onstage:

1 x Zarges Light-alloy multi-function ladder, http://www.zarges.com/

Small A frame aluminium ladders of varying sizes

ORCHESTRA PIT

Orchestra pit: There is an orchestra pit lift which forms the auditorium floor and front two rows. Once the seats are removed the lift can be set at variable levels to create the orchestra pit or a thrust stage extension to the stage.There is in addition a 3m deep extension of the orchestra pit under the front of the stage. (this extra space has limited headroom).

FLYING SYSTEM

NOTE regarding availability and maintenance: As we undergo a programme of planned maintenance through to September 2017, not all bars may be available at all times. To enable us to work with you to deliver the flying plot, please contact The Hawth technical department at the earliest opportunity to discuss your requirements.

FIXED SCENERY AND FIXED SPEED BARS Some bars at The Hawth are unsuitable for live flying movements during shows. Some are bars with permanently rigged fixtures. Please see the hanging plot for details.

EFFECTS ALL SPECIAL EFFECTS MUST BE REQUESTED AND APPROVED IN ADVANCE as they may require alterations to automated fire and smoke alarm systems and special local authority licensing approval.

The use of oil based hazers / crackers is not permitted at The Hawth. Microphones: Wireless UHF equipment : The Hawth currently holds a license for use of radio mic equipment in Channel 69. This license is for all in-house radio mics onsite, not just on the main stage. Visiting companies must check in advance of their visit to ensure that all radio equipment will be clear of interference and are advised to license their own frequencies. If The Hawth is required to license additional frequencies for the use of its own equipment as a result of visiting companies’ requirements, this will be charged to the company at the annual rate set by JFMG and must be paid in advance of any retuning. The Hawth reserves the right to charge any additional costs incurred as a result.

Camera and show relay: (signals from the cameras can be rerouted as required by the show) 1 x colour CCTV camera in the LX box covering stage and routed to: DSM position; LX box; Flies. 1 x infra-red CCTV camera on front of Circle covering stage and routed to DSM position; LX box

Reporting Any and all accidents MUST be reported immediately to a member of The Hawth crew who will ensure that the relevant personnel are informed immediately, in order that all Health and Safety procedures can be followed. Near misses MUST be reported to the Technical & Building Services Manager and to the visiting company’s Technical Director / Company Manager.

In both instances an accident / incident / Near Miss form, (Form FL631) must be completed and signed.

Code of practice for get-ins and get-outs: local residents The Hawth is situated near residential areas. It is essential to the nature of our business that we sometimes have to work late at night or during the early hours of the morning (unsociable hours for noise disturbance). We recognise the importance of good relations with our neighbours and are committed to developing and maintaining them. This Code of Practice will be followed by all staff employed by The Hawth. We will also endeavour to ensure that staff employed by visiting companies or their agents follow it. The Hawth does not own or operate any vehicles, but drivers of vehicles owned by visiting companies or their agents will be asked by The Hawth staff to: Turn off their engines where possible to reduce emissions and noise pollution. Keep truck movements, including all arrivals and departures, to a minimum during unsociable hours

In addition: All staff must comply with The Hawth’s Health and Safety Code of Practice for loading and unloading of vehicles. All complaints from neighbours will be dealt with courteously. Wherever possible, the cause of the complaint will be dealt with immediately. A report of the complaint will be made to the Technical & Building Services Manager by the member of staff who dealt with the complaint. Any suggestions, from staff or from residents, regarding amendments or improvements to this code of practice will be passed to the General Manager for consideration.

Safe System of Work for Stage: The Hawth

All these points apply to ALL Hawth staff & visiting companies. Please ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Manufacturers guidelines

Whilst unloading/loading wagons you must: Wear protective footwear. Always be aware of people walking past the dock door and give them the right of way. On large pieces of equipment have one or two dedicated people watching for people and obstacles. At night ensure adequate lighting is provided. Whilst working in the Grid you must: Inform the flyman/men that you are about to enter the grid. Inform the senior member of staff onstage that you are about to enter the grid. Activate the beacons. Ensure you leave EVERYTHING from your person, including emptying your pockets, that is not attached by a lanyard. Ensure that EVERY tool is attached safely to your person. Keep in constant contact with a member of staff onstage if your location in the grid changes.

Whilst people are working in the Grid the senior person onstage must: Inform EVERYONE on stage that people are working in the grid. Activate the beacons (if not already activated) Cordon off the area below with safety barriers or clear the entire stage if neccessery. In the case of anything being hauled/rigged from stage, ensure you have a dedicated member of staff on the ground allocated to the task at ALL times. Calling in or out flying bars: Only the Designated Person for the task should ask for a bar to be moved. Inform the fly person who this will be. Ensure that the bar is completely clear to fly before calling a bar in or out. Watch the bar in or out until the move is completed. DO NOT walk away after calling a bar. If the bar has lighting fixtures on it, then ensure that all the fixtures hook clamps are adequately tightened, safety bonds attached to bars, and colour frame clips clipped down. If the bar has speakers on it, then ensure that all adequately tightened, and safety bonds attached to bars. If the bar has a piece of scenery on it, then ensure that all fixings are appropriate, secure and safe. Whilst working in the basket of the Star 10 or Tallescope (or ladders) you must: Ensure that EVERY tool is attached safely to your person. Ensure that you have a dedicated crew member working on the ground clearing any objects that may impede your progress across the stage. If working on a ladder you must always have at least one member of staff at the foot of the ladder. Whilst using the orchestra pit lift you must: Wear protective footwear. Have Two members of staff in control of the operation. Ensure everyone is aware that the lift will be moving. Always have the safety chain across the front of the stage and the auditorium doors locked shut. Personal Protective Equipment Appropriate PPE is to be worn at all times within the operational areas of the building. If your production involves the movement or handling of items/ substances that require specific PPE to be worn please advise the Technical & Building Services Manager.

DRESSING ROOMS AND WARDROBE

Wardrobe equipment: 1 washing machine, 1 tumble dryer, 1 ironing board, 1 iron and a selection of hanging rails.

Dressing Rooms: A dedicated quick change room is at stage level accessed through the stage left exit. Other on-stage temporary facilities by request.

Room Capacity Notes

1 Seats 4 Sink, toilet and shower

2 Seats 4 Sink, toilet and shower

3 Seats 4 Sink, toilet and shower

4 Seats 4 Sink, toilet and shower

Backstage toilet Two stalls and sinks.

Wardrobe Sink and wardrobe facilities

5/Company Office

Seats 4+ Please note, no toilet, shower or sink.

6 Seats 8 to 10 Sink, toilet and shower

7 Seats 8 to 10 Sink, toilet and shower

Green Room 20+ Large room with fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and vending machine

All dressing rooms are fully accessible, have mirrors, audio show relay and paging calls.

STANDARD HANGING PLOT

The Hawth Theatre From safety

curtain (m) Bar No. Description

Winch House Tabs 0.20

1 BORDER 0.47

2 IWB LX 1 0.68

3 LEGS 0.87

4 1.06

5 1.40

6 1.69

7 2.02

8 2.22

9 BORDER 2.52

10 LEGS 2.72

11 2.99

12 3.20

13 3.40

14 3.63

15 IWB LX 2 3.86

16 4.07

17 4.27

18 4.47

19 BORDER 4.67

20 LEGS 4.85

21 5.06

22 5.27

23 IWB LX 3 5.46

24 5.73

25 5.98

26 6.21

27 6.41

28 LEGS 6.62

29 BORDER 6.83

30 7.02

31 7.23

32 7.43

33 7.63

34 LX 4 7.89

35 8.14

36 BORDER 8.37

37 LEGS 8.56

38 8.77

39 STARS 8.95

40 CYC 9.17

41 9.37

42 IWB LX Flood Bar 9.59

43 9.82

44 10.01

45 10.23

46 10.46

47 LX CODAS 10.68

48 (Rather Defunct Motor Bar) 10.83

49 Stage Right Up and Down Bar

50

51 Stage Left Up and Down Bar 11.43

52 House Tabs

BLANK HANGING PLOT

The Hawth Theatre From safety

curtain (m) Bar No. Description

Winch House Pelmet 0.20

1 House Tabs 0.47

2 0.68

3 IWB 0.87

4 1.06

5 1.40

6 1.69

7 2.02

8 2.22

9 2.52

10 2.72

11 2.99

12 3.20

13 3.40

14 3.63

15 IWB 3.86

16 4.07

17 4.27

18 4.47

19 4.67

20 4.85

21 5.06

22 5.27

23 5.46

24 IWB 5.73

25 5.98

26 6.21

27 6.41

28 6.62

29 6.83

30 7.02

31 7.23

32 7.43

33 7.63

34 7.89

35 8.14

36 8.37

37 8.56

38 8.77

39 8.95

40 9.17

41 9.37

42 IWB 9.59

43 9.82

44 10.01

45 10.23

46 10.46

47 10.68

48 10.83

49 (Motor Bar)

50 OP Up and Down Bar – Masking Track

51 11.43

52 PS Up and Down Bar – Masking Track