Technical Specification
theSpace Triplex - Studio
Key information
Venue Number
Venue 38
Address
The Royal College of Surgeons
19 Hill Place
EDINBURGH
EH8 9DP
Address - for flyer & poster delivery
No earlier than 0900 on Monday July 28th 2025 to:
theSpaceUK
Venue 43 Symposium Hall
King Khalid Building
The Royal College of Surgeons
Hill Square
EDINBURGH
EH8 9DR
Box Office
Tickets 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 2396
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 right onto 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. theSpace Triplex is just on the left.
Loading Access
It is usually possible to unload directly into the venue from Hill Place where there are limited places to park - try adjacent Hill Square too. The venue is in the basement, down a flight of stairs or in a wheelchair lift.
Venue Design
Performance Area
The venue is laid out in a mixed cabaret arrangement around a thrust stage measuring 3x4m, constructed of black painted boards with a height of 2cm. To preserve the 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
The stage can be entered through the auditorium, or there is a very small backstage space behind centre-stage for a central entrance, and similar alcoves and entrances each side, though no crossover is possible. Onstage height clearance is 2.15m - this is a low-ceilinged venue!
Auditorium
The venue is carpeted and fully enclosed with black drapes. Seating is a mixture of theatre-style rows and cabaret tables; the auditorium seats 65 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 on the ground floor.
Storage
There is limited storage for large and bulky items of scenery, props etc.; this is located behind the drapes in the auditorium and in a small store room adjacent to the theatre. 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, dark 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, at the stage-left side. 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. Lights are hung from the drape bars around the edge of the venue
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
- Front light: 6x Cameo F1 FC LED Fresnel
- Back light: 2x Cameo F1 FC LED Fresnel
- Side light: 2x Cameo Root Par 6 LED PAR, one from each side
Specials
May be re-focussed.
- 1x ETC ColorSource Junior LED Profile 25-50deg. A gobo holder is available (size M)
Houselights
- 2 x Cameo Root Par 6 LED PAR
Control
- 2025: Chamsys QuickQ 20
Sound
The sound system is designed for everything from effects to small scale musical theatre.
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 10" 2-way active loudspeakers, on stands behind the up stage 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
8-channel multicore between the stage and control position.
Sound Levels
This venue is fairly well isolated, so considerable sound levels are achievable here without affecting others. However 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.
Due to the severely restricted height of this venue any projection would need to be used on a floor stand. A long cable will be required to reach the control position.
Screens may be floor standing (preferably) or hung from the truss supporting the upstage drapes.
Bringing additional equipment
This venue can support a range of additional equipment to enhance your show, subject to the limitations of time. As there are further constraints of space, connections and power 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 |
Download |
Plan |
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