FACILITIES

Main Auditorium  14.5m x 8.5m

• The  Playhouse is a conventional "end-on" theatre which normally seats up to 156.
  66 at floor level and up to 90 in raked seating. 

• Configurable seating: The raked seating can be retracted to leave a capacity of up to 80-100 seated at tables, or around 120 in concert/lecture configuration.  

• There are 10 folding tables (6ft x 2.5ft) which can be used for events such as quiz nights or music halls with supper.

• The stage has ample wing space, a large scenery dock, and under- and back-stage areas. 

• Sections of the floor can be lifted out to form a large orchestra pit for a 10+ piece band. 

• Ideal space for performances, dance events, drama workshops, fitness classes, private parties, and other community or commercial events. 

Bar Area   6.2m x 5.8m

• Capacity - 30 standing, 20 seated (5 tables for use)

• Ideal for pre/post show refreshments, meetings, coffee mornings, or as additional rehearsal space.  

• A great space for smaller community group meetings. 

• Bluetooth stereo sound system for background music and rehearsal use. 

• Alcohol may be served; the appropriate licences to supply alcohol are the responsibility of the hirer. WiFi is available for your card payment devices. 

• A number of CHP Trustees now hold licenses and we may be able to run a bar for your event, depending on availability, with the proceeds going back to the Playhouse. Talk to us about it!

Upstairs kitchen area

• Hot water boiler, fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities

• Ideal for cast & crew refreshments during shows

Rehearsal room

This is a large room on the upper floor which, when not used as a dressing room,  is ideal for rehearsals of up to 10 or 15 people depending on the type of  work being performed. It can be booked on its own.

Technical Equipment

A full list of equipment, and stage & technical facilities available can be supplied on request.  Hirers may also bring in their own scenery and sound and lighting units as long as they have been approved by the management in advance to be compliant with our safety standards, in particular in terms of electrical inspection and testing.

A simplified list of equipment is shown below.

            House Sound Desk                                                                    Behringer XENYX QX2442USB

with Bluetooth Receiver

            House CD Player                                                                        Sony

            Main Amplifier (Prosc Arch) (Stereo)                                      C Audio 2140B

            Rear of Stage Amplifier (Stereo)                                             Behringer EQP 450

            Centre (L channel) & Stage Foldback (R Channel ) Amp.    Behringer EQP 450

            Delay/Effects Processor                                                           Lexicon MX200

            Prosc Arch Speakers                                                                 DB Tech Arena 15

            Rear of Stage Speakers                                                            DB Tech Arena 10

            Centre Auditorium Speaker                                                     DB Tech Arena 10

            Stage Foldback Speakers                                                          DB Tech Arena 8

            2 Active Positionable Speakers                                                Behringer B115D

            Hearing Loop Amplifier                                                             Current Thinking ET300

            Microphones                                                                               3 x AKG Vocals with stands (wired)

  2 x Behringer ULM300USB (wireless)

            Cloths   Off-white Cyc and full size DMX Star Cloth         with prior arrangement and additional fee
(hirer will need to set and strike)