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Wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Toilets available
No toilets available
Parking available
No parking available
Dressing rooms available
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Storage available
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LOCAL VENUE DIRECTORY
Talawa Studios
Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG
Contact
Capacity
150
Suitability
Theatre, Dance, Gigs, Comedy, Screenings, Events, Workshops, Rehearsals
Stage/ seating
Seating, Stage as: 10x 8x4; 4x 6x4; 4x 4x4, NOTE: STAGE IS NOT KEPT ON SITE
Power
None specified
Lighting
Good Lighting rig, NOTE Requires use of MEWPS, £100/day, DOES NOT REACH BARS!!, NEEDS IPAF CREW
Technical notes
None specified
Notable dimensions
None specified
Sound
Full sound rig
Video
Dell 4310WX Projector
Technical drawing
See Tech spec
Playing area
The studio is 14m x 18m with a height of 5.5m and is laid out in an end on/thrust configuration in landscape rotation.
Car park next door; technical staff not supplied with hire – MEWPS users MUST BE IPAF Holders; storage limited
Other notes
Fairfield Halls REC
Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG
Contact
Capacity
750 standing, 250 seated
Suitability
Dance, Theatre, Comedy, Music, Events, Workshops, Dinners
Stage/ seating
Stage deck available; loose seats form seating
Power
None specified
Lighting
Fixed rig
Technical notes
None specified
Notable dimensions
None specified
Sound
PA system available
Video
Projector can be hired
Technical drawing
On request
Playing area
The space is 25.5m (L) x 15.5m (W) with a height of 5.3m, it can be configured as required.
Additional technical equipment is available on request, subject to availability; Car park next door;technical staff provided as part of contract
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Fairfield Halls Ashcroft
Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG
Contact
Capacity
798
Suitability
Dance, Theatre, Comedy, Music, Events
Stage/ seating
Formal Auditorium seats 798
Power
None specified
Lighting
Lighting rig available
Technical notes
None specified
Notable dimensions
None specified
Sound
PA system available
Video
Projector can be hired
Technical drawing
On request
Playing area
None specified
Additional technical equipment is available on request, subject to availability; parking – stage door limited spaces, blue badge parking at front; storage is scene dock at rear of stage; technical staff provided as part of contract
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Braithwaite Hall
Katherine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Contact
Capacity
125
Suitability
Theatre, Dance, Gigs, Comedy, Screenings, Events, Workshops, Rehearsals
Stage/ seating
loose seating only
Power
None specified
Lighting
none
Technical notes
None specified
Notable dimensions
None specified
Sound
none
Video
None
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
None specified
Often unavailable during the day time.
Other notes
The Front Room
37-39 St. Georges Walk, Croydon CR0 1YL
Contact
Capacity
80
Suitability
Theatre, Gigs, Comedy, Screenings, Events, Rehearsals
Stage/ seating
Yes
Power
None specified
Lighting
Small, music focused lighting rig ready focused. Some moving heads.
Technical notes
None specified
Notable dimensions
None specified
Sound
Full PA system ready rigged
Video
Small data projector and drop-down screen
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
None specified
Bar onsite; storage is limited; technical staff on request
Other notes
Croydon College
College Road, Croydon CR9 1DX
Contact
Capacity
40
Suitability
Theatre, [SMALL] Dance, Comedy
Stage/ seating
Loose seating only
Power
2x DBL 13A sockets On stage back wall, 3x on opposite wall
Lighting
2 x Goalpost truss, no lights, no dimmers, no control
Technical notes
Windows not covered; no blackout in daytime
Notable dimensions
Stage width 7160, Stage depth 3552, U/S truss 2759, U/S ceiling 3139, Full width 9997, Full depth 8852, NOTE: PILLAR!
Sound
None
Video
None
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
None specified
Main theatre to be refurbed over the summer; dressing rooms are other classrooms
Other notes
The Spreadeagle
39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX
Contact
Capacity
80 standing, 100 seated across the whole 2nd floor
Suitability
Comedy, Solo theatre show, Gig
Stage/ seating
Chairs, 6x Loose stage blocks circa 6'x4' @200mm
Power
13A
Lighting
None
Technical notes
Windows with curtains, semi-light-tight
Notable dimensions
Max length 8491, Max width 5869, long wall minus bar 5796, short wall to bar 3391, ceiling height min 2894, max 3144
Sound
4 wall mount speakers with tie-line
Video
No projector but has a screen on wall.
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
None specified
Fully functioning bar for hire
Other notes
The Green Dragon
60 High St, Croydon CR0 1NA
Contact
Capacity
40-45 sitting (with view of stage) 15-20 standing
Suitability
Comedy, Screenings, Gigs, Music, Events, Dinners
Stage/ seating
Pub seating/tables, fixed half hexagon stage 3m wide to 4m wide, 200mm high
Power
13A
Lighting
6x basic LED PAR36
control unknown
Technical notes
None specified
Notable dimensions
Stage min 3m
Stage Max 4m
200mm rise
Sound
Basic 1 mic PA set-up
Video
Projector & Screen with HDMI tie-line
NOTE: Screen at FRONT OF STAGE
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
Half hexagon stage 3m wide to 4m wide
Other notes
The Venue - Ground Floor
7 Middle St, Croydon CR0 1RE ·
Contact
Capacity
120 standing, 90 seated (theatre style)
Suitability
Comedy, Dinners, Events, Gigs, Solo theatre show, Theatre, Workshops
Stage/ seating
Stage blocks, sofas, tables, loose seating
Power
13A
Lighting
None
Technical notes
Not light-tight during day
Notable dimensions
Sound
Powered PA speakers x2
Tie line from table
Video
Data projector and Pull down screen
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
Stage blocks (60cm x 120cm x 20cm)
Other notes
The Venue - Middle Floor
7 Middle St, Croydon CR0 1RE ·
Contact
Capacity
150 standing, 90 seated (theatre style)
Suitability
Comedy, Dinners, Events, Gigs, Solo theatre show, Theatre, Workshops
Stage/ seating
Stage blocks, sofas, tables, loose seating
Power
13A
Lighting
None
Technical notes
Full curtains along window wall
Notable dimensions
Sound
Powered PA speakers x2
Tie line from table
Video
Data projector and Pull down screen
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
Stage blocks (60cm x 120cm x 20cm)
Pillar in centre of space
Other notes
The Venue - Top Floor
7 Middle St, Croydon CR0 1RE ·
Contact
Capacity
80 standing, 80 seated (theatre style)
Suitability
Comedy, Dinners, Events, Gigs, Solo theatre show, Theatre, Workshops
Stage/ seating
Stage blocks, sofas, tables, loose seating
Power
13A
Lighting
None
Technical notes
Not light-tight during day
Notable dimensions
Sound
Small powered speaker only
Video
Data projector and Pull down screen
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
Stage blocks (60cm x 120cm x 20cm)
Other notes
The Eden Experience
12 Crown Hill, Croydon CR0 1RZ
Contact
Capacity
200
Suitability
Comedy, Dinners, Events, Gigs, Solo theatre show, Theatre, Workshops
Stage/ seating
Wide stage 13m x 3m, permanent, gloss white painted
Power
Prolific 13A, some 16A. Some in ceiling
Lighting
Some LEDs present. Rigging options limited but possible above- RSJs exposed
Technical notes
Low ceiling
Notable dimensions
Sound
PA in-situ: not tested
Video
None
Technical drawing
No
Playing area
Wide stage 13m x 3m
Limited storage, wheelchair access via lift, fire exits not checked
Other notes