Hire Charges April 2010 - March 2011 (Non-Local/Professional Companies)
Main Auditorium Hire Charges
Performance Fees |
Monday-Thursday |
Friday-Saturday |
Sundays, Bank Holidays & between 11pm-9am |
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| Performance fee (for max 4hr period starting 1hr before performance, includes duty stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician, front-of-house manager, ushers, stage door security and standard technical specification) | £750.00 | £880.00 | £1,050.00 | Not subject to VAT |
| Second Performance in a Day (for 4hr period starting 1hr before performance, includes duty stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician, front-of-house manager, ushers, stage door security and standard technical specification) | £625.00 | £725.00 | £875.00 | Not subject to VAT |
| Additional staff (per person per 4hrs starting 1hr before performance) | £70.00 | £100.00 | £130.00 | Subject to VAT |
Additional Hourly Fees |
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| Hourly fee for get-in/out, rehearsals and extended performances (includes duty stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician, stage door security and standard technical specification) | £120.00 | £150.00 | £170.00 | Not subject to VAT |
| Additional staff (per person per hour) | £17.00 | £26.00 | £34.00 | Subject to VAT |
| Blocking rehearsal fee (per hour, where no technical support is required, includes duty stage manager and stage door security) | £85.00 | £95.00 | £100.00 | Not subject to VAT |
Special Weekly Rate (excludes Bank Holidays) |
Weekly 6-day rate |
Normal hourly rate |
Hourly rate between 11pm-9am |
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| Weekly fee (includes hire of the theatre for 37.5 hours over 6 days between the hours of 9am-11pm, with duty stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician, front-of-house manager and ushers during performances, stage door security and enhanced technical specification*) | £6,100.00 | Not subject to VAT | ||
| Hourly fee for additional hours (includes duty stage manager, lighting technician, sound technician, stage door security and enhanced technical specification*) | £120.00 | £170.00 | Not subject to VAT | |
| Additional staff (per person per hour) | £17.00 | £34.00 | Subject to VAT |
Other Fees
- Box Office Services, either £67 ticket stock charge (per performance) or 5.2% of Box Office for amateur companies or 10.2% for professional companies (whichever is the greater)
- Relevant PRS Recharges
- Agreed additional Technical Equipment
- Agreed Brochure/Advertising Fees
- Merchandise commission - 20% if Playhouse sells, 15% if hirer sells
Studio Theatre Hire Charges
Performance Fees |
Monday-Thursday |
Friday-Saturday |
Sundays, Bank Holidays & between11pm-9am |
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| Performance fee (for max 4hr period starting 1hr before performance, includes duty technician, front-of-house manager, ushers, stage door security and standard technical specification) | £290.00 | £320.00 | £370.00 | Not subject to VAT |
| Second Performance in a Day (for 4hr period starting 1hr before performance, includes duty technician, front-of-house manager, ushers, stage door security and standard technical specification) | £240.00 | £270.00 | £310.00 | Not subject to VAT |
| Additional staff (per person per 4hrs starting 1hr before performance) | £70.00 | £100.00 | £130.00 | Subject to VAT |
Additional Hourly Fees |
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| Hourly fee for get-in/out, rehearsals and extended performances (includes duty technician, stage door security and standard technical specification) | £70.00 | £80.00 | £110.00 | Not subject to VAT |
| Additional staff (per person per hour) | £17.00 | £26.00 | £34.00 | Subject to VAT |
| Use as dressing room for main house shows (per hour) | £20.00 | £20.00 | £20.00 | Not subject to VAT |
Other Fees
- Box Office Services, either £67 ticket stock charge (per performance) or 5.2% of Box Office for amateur companies or 10.2% for professional companies (whichever is the greater)
- Relevant PRS Recharges
- Agreed Technical Equipment (not normally included in hire fees)
- Agreed Brochure/Advertising Fees
- Merchandise commission - 20% if Playhouse sells, 15% if Hirer sells
* Technical equipment subject to availability
Additional Charges and Information
Technical recharges and PRS charges
