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 31st 2023 to:

theSpaceUK
Venue 43 Symposium Hall
King Khalid Building
The Royal College of Surgeons
Hill Square
EDINBURGH
EH8 9DR

Box Office

Tickets will primarily be sold through the Fringe Box Office: https://tickets.edfringe.com/ or by telephone (June - August): +44 (0)131 226 0000

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

  • Zero 88 FLX S24 Console

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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Lighting Plan

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