Technical Specification
theSpace @ Symposium Hall - Annexe
Key information
Venue Number
Venue 43
Address
Symposium Hall
King Khalid Building
The Royal College of Surgeons
Hill Square
EDINBURGH
EH8 9DR
Address - for flyer & poster delivery
No earlier than 0900 on Monday July 29th 2024 to:
theSpaceUK
Venue 43 Symposium Hall
King Khalid Building
The Royal College of Surgeons
Hill Square
EDINBURGH
EH8 9DR
Box Office
eTickets are released on sale periodically through the spring on our website www.thespaceuk.com.
During the Fringe we also operate in-person sales at our Box Office Shed at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall, and "pay as you enter" sales on the doors of our theatres. All in-person sales are credit/debit card only. You can call our box office on 0131 510 2384 but please be aware we do not offer sales via telephone.
Tickets are also available via the Fringe's website tickets.edfringe.com and app.
On-site Contacts
During the Fringe the venue can be reached in the following ways:
- Queries about shows and the venue in general can be directed to our Shed Team on boxoffice@thespaceuk.com or +44 (0)131 510 2384
- The Venue Production Team can be contacted directly on production.south@thespaceuk.com or +44 (0)131 510 2392
Directions
If arriving by train, leave Edinburgh Waverley Station by the main exit on to Waverley Bridge and turn left. At the mini roundabout cross over onto Cockburn Street. At the top of Cockburn Street turn left on to the Royal Mile and immediately right on to North Bridge.
Continue along North Bridge until it becomes Nicolson Street. Pass the main Royal College of Surgeons on your left and turn left into Hill Place. Pass theSpace Triplex and turn left into Hill Square. Symposium Hall is on the far side of the small square.
Loading Access
It is usually possible to unload directly into the venue from Hill Square where there is limited parking. There is also a disabled access lift at the rear. The venue is up a set of stairs or small lift. Discuss any specific load-in requirements with your Pre-Production Manager.
Venue Design
Performance Area
The stage area is 5 x 3m in size. It is constructed of staging units and is raised 30cm. To preserve the paint finish please ensure your costume does not use shoes with stiletto heels. Small spike marks are permitted - we advise initialling them or using coloured tape to distinguish them, and cut rather than tearing for longevity.
Stage Entrances
Two entrances are provided, at upstage left and right. Crossover is possible between the two entrances and there is a small backstage space.
Onstage height clearance is approximately 2.5m.
Auditorium
The venue has a rubber floor and fully enclosed with black drapes. Seating is in two blocks with a central aisle; the auditorium seats 55 audience and one FOH manager.
Dressing Facilities
There is no dedicated dressing room at the venue; access to the performance space is permitted only during your slot so we advise arriving ready to start. There are toilets accessed from the foyer.
Storage
There is very limited storage space available. Let us know in advance about your set design plans.
Please make your Pre-Production Manager aware of any fragile items you wish to use, and ensure they are carefully wrapped and packed in storage to avoid breakage by others in the confined storage area.
Costumes should be taken away with you or stored in large cases/crates for protection. Anything required for show promotion or performances elsewhere must be taken away daily as no access is possible outside your slot.
Refer to the FAQ for details of permitted and restricted set design materials.
Control Position
The lighting and sound control position is in the auditorium in the far corner. There is no comms or cue light system to backstage.
Lighting
The venue has a complete and flexible LED-based lighting rig, fully equipped for any Fringe production. The rig is mounted on a truss structure that encloses the stage.
Your technical rehearsal will go more smoothly if your lighting designer can contact us in advance with your requirements and/or how you are planning to use the rig.
General Cover
The fixed-focus rig comprises:
- Front light: 5x Briteq EC100 MK2 LED WW Fresnels in 5 sections across the stage (Open white)
- Back light: 3x Chauvet Colordash Par-H12 IP LED PARs mounted to the rear of the stage
- Side light: 2x Chauvet Colordash Par-H12 IP LED PARs
Specials
Specials may be re-focussed to your design.
- 3 x ETC ColorSource LED Zoom Profiles on the front truss
Houselights
- 2 x Showtec Cameleon 15 Q4 LED Floods controlled from the lighting console
Control
- 2024: Chamsys QuickQ 20
Sound
The sound system is designed primarily for playback of music and effects.
Sound reinforcement, except for certain live music acts, is not necessary in this venue.
Sources
- 3.5mm mini-jack cable supplied to connect additional equipment such as an MP3 player or laptop computer.
Control
- 8 channel analogue sound desk.
Loudspeakers
- 2x d&b audiotecknik T-series loudspeakers
Speakers are arranged in a stereo configuration and mounted on stands to the left and right of the stage, behind the drapes.
Available Equipment
These may be shared with adjacent theSpaceUK venues so please let us know if you wish to use any of the following:
- 2 x Shure SM58 microphones with stands.
- 1 x DI box for electric pianos etc.
Tie-Lines
Audio multicore between the stage and control position.
Sound Levels
This theatre is in close proximity to other users of the building so sound levels should show consideration to other performances in progress. At all our venues staff reserve the right to limit sound levels for the sake of other venues or building users, or for reasons or public health.
Projection
Please see our FAQ on projection - we don't provide a projector or screen, and our staff are not trained in the operation of projectors. Projection effects are particularly hard to achieve in this venue due to height clearance, stage size and lack of hanging space for a projector. We do not recommend the use of projection in this venue so please let us know in advance if you wish to use it in your performance so we can work out the ideal arrangement.
It may be possible to hang a projector from the truss, though if other companies wished to do the same a sharing agreement would need to be reached - please discuss your plans with your pre-production manager.
Screens may be floor standing (preferably) or hung from the scaffolding supporting the upstage drapes.
Bringing additional equipment
Space is limited for the use of additional lighting fixtures. Any use of your own equipment must be discussed with your Pre-Production Manager in advance; please see our FAQ regarding electrical equipment.
Notifying Us
The shows that are most successful are those that maintain good communication with their Pre-Production Manager throughout their development.
Aside from generally keeping us in the loop with your plans, and responding to requests for information by given deadlines, you must contact us in good time if:
- you wish to use the space differently;
- you want to hang anything from the scaffolding or truss;
- your show requires the use of a projector;
- you are planning on bringing any of your own (or hired) equipment;
- you wish to use any special effects;
- you have any items of set that require access or storage considerations;
- you would like advice on making the most of the venue or achieving a particular artistic effect; or
- you are unsure about any aspect of your arrival, load-in, technical rehearsal or show day routine that is not answered in the FAQs.
Plans and downloads
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Plan |
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Lighting Plan |
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