THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP THEATRES

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE

TECHNICAL DATA

Manager:
Chief Electrician:

Rupert Bielby
Steve McAndrew

Master Carpenter

Sioux Ingamells

NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATION: Covent Garden
SEATING CAPACITIES: Total: 2222 Stalls: 860, Royal Circle: 407, Upper Circle: 446, Balcony: 421, Boxes: 88

STAGE:
Stage Finish:
Rake:
Proscenium Opening:
Height of Proscenium:
Depth of stage (from safety curtain):
Distance from safety curtain to
edge of forestage:
Type of Grid:
Height of fly floors:
Distance between fly floors:
Dock Door (Size and position):
Height of stage from Street:
Lift Revolves etc:
Access to Stage:
Wing or dock space available:
Cross over facilities:


Hardboard on tongue, grooved
1.24
42'
28'
74'

6'
Wooden
36'
53'
5.10 wide
Russell Street 10' high
Hydraulic Lifts
Ramp from street
3 docks - 1 PS, 2 OP 17'6" both sides
Start level on fly floor bridge

ORCHESTRA PIT
Capacity:
Motorised Lift:
Approx 35 maximum
No
FLYING SYSTEM:
Number and position of counterweight sets:
Length of flying bars:
Cradle capacities:
FOH Advance bars:


123
45'
1800 lbs
LIGHTING CONTROL:
Position of lighting desk:
Type of desk:
Number of dimmers:
Follow spot position:
Number of House Spots:

Rear of Dress Circle
Strand Galaxy II
360
Rear Balcony - Auditorium Boxes
Variable
POWER AVAILABLE:
3 phase 63A S/R. 3 phase 32A rear stage
400A busbars - sub-stage
SOUND POSITIONS: Rear Stalls
COMMUNICATIONS: Back Stage Tannoy system
POSITION OF PROMPT CORNER: Stage Left
OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:
(Blacks, headers, legs, etc) 		1 0 50 x 60 Black Velour
2 x sets of legs
3 headers
DRESSING ROOMS: 23
BAND ROOM FACILITIES Large room available
WARDROBE FACILITIES: Large rooms available
LICENSING AUTHORITY: Westminster

FRONT OF HOUSE FACILITIES
Number of bars and position:
VIP Rooms:
6 bars
FACILITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE: Level access
AIR CONDITIONING: None at present time