our theatre spaces: vital statistics
C (+3)
Format: 169 seats, end-on open stage (black box auditorium)
Auditorium: 12.2m W x 12.7m D
Seating: upholstered, eight rows deep, raked on rostra, side boxes
Stage: 9m W x 4.7m D (extendible to 5.4–6m D), black dancefloor, headroom 3.6m to lanterns, 4.4m to ceiling
Lighting: 36 ways of dimming, computer lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, mixer, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
C (+2)
Format: 109 seats, end-on open stage (black box auditorium)
Auditorium: 9m W x 12.1m D
Seating: upholstered, eight rows deep, raked on rostra, side boxes
Stage: 7.3m W x 4.7m D (extendible to 5.5–6.3m D), black dancefloor, headroom 2.3–2.6m to lanterns, 3.1–3.4m to ceiling
Lighting: 30 ways of dimming, computer lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, mixer, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
C (+1)
Format: 203 seats, thrust stage (black box auditorium, sprung wooden floor under black dancefloor)
Auditorium: 13.5m W x 10.6m D
Seating: upholstered, four to five rows deep, raked on rostra
Stage: 6m W x 6m D, black dancefloor, headroom 2.8m to lanterns, 3.6m to ceiling
Lighting: 42 ways of dimming, computer lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, mixer, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
C (-1)
Format: 160 seats, end-on proscenium arch (red auditorium, black box raised stage)
Auditorium: 12m W x 10m D
Seating: upholstered, permanent tip up theatre seats, ten rows deep, raked on sloping floor
Stage width: forestage 7.5m W, pros arch 6.2m W, full width including wing space 10m W
Stage depth: full depth 6.7m D, forestage 2.3m D, stage behind pros arch 4.4m D
Raised black stage floor extending into wings, headroom 3m to proscenium, 3.1m to lanterns, 4m to ceiling
Lighting: 48 ways of dimming, computer lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + handheld microphone + stand, mixer/amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
Rigging: some rigging bars may be available (no fly tower or flying height above stage)
Additional features: musicians’/technical gallery at rear of stage (limited depth and height)
C soco (various spaces)
C soco can support all kinds of performance spaces. We create spaces at this venue dependent on companies' needs, so state your preferences on your application. Everything is possible – from black box studios with end-on, thrust, traverse, or in-the-round layouts, to performances outside in tents or in the open air, in found spaces in white rooms, black rooms, corridors and cupboards, site specific and promenade environments. Here are a few of the standard options...
C soco (studios 1 and 2)
Format: up to 58 seats, end-on open stage (black box auditorium) – studios 1 and 2 are the same format
Auditorium: 5m W x 15m D
Seating: upholstered, six rows deep, raked on rostra
Stage: 4.5m W x 4.5m D, black dancefloor, headroom 2.8m to lanterns, 3.5m to ceiling
Lighting: 24 ways of dimming, manual/memory lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, mixer, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
C soco (studio 3)
Format: up to 58 seats, thrust stage (black box auditorium)
Auditorium: 7.9m W x 6.2m D
Seating: upholstered, two rows deep on three sides, raked on rostra
Stage: 4.5m W x 4.5m D, black dancefloor, headroom 2.4m to lanterns, 3.1m to ceiling
Lighting: 24 ways of dimming, manual/memory lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, microphone + stand, mixer, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
C soco (studio 4)
Format: up to 58 seats, flexible format found space (mixture of white plaster and stone walls)
Auditorium: 13–19m L x 6–7.2m D
Seating: rearrangable plastic chairs or standing
Stage: stone, headroom approx 3m, some areas of the room have slightly raised wooden platforms
Lighting: by arrangement
Sound: by arrangement
C soco (studio 5)
Format: up to 58 seats, flexible format found space (painted black)
Auditorium: up to 11–13m L x 6.0-7.2m D
Seating: rearrangable plastic chairs or standing audience, optional comedy layout of tables and chairs
Stage: mixture of stone and wood, painted black, headroom approx 3m
Lighting: by arrangement
Sound: by arrangement
C soco (cabaret bar)
Format: up to 60 seats, cabaret format
Auditorium: up to 11–13m L x 6.0-7.2m D
Seating: cabaret layout with tables and chairs, with optional bottle bar
Lighting: by arrangement
Sound: by arrangement
C soco (tent)
Format: 50-100 seats, outdoor tent space
Auditorium: up to 11–13m L x 6.0-7.2m D
Seating: rearrangable plastic chairs or standing audience, optional comedy layout of tables and chairs
Lighting: basic lighting (no blackout)
Sound: by arrangement
C soco (container)
Format: up to 20 seats, flexible format space in shipping container
Auditorium: approx 6m L x 2.4m D
Seating: rearrangable plastic chairs, cushions or standing audience
Lighting: by arrangement
Sound: by arrangement
C too (main house)
Format: 155 seats, thrust stage (black box auditorium)
Auditorium: 12.7m W x 8.3m D
Seating: upholstered, four rows deep on three sides, raked on rostra
Stage: 5.5m W x 4.7m D (extendible to 6.9m W x 5.4m D), black dancefloor, headroom 3.4m to lanterns, 4.2m to ceiling
Lighting: 42 ways of dimming, computer lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, mixer, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
Additional features: musicians’ gallery to one side of auditorium (limited headroom)
C too (church)
Format: up to 80 seats, flexible format Church space (white walls, natural daylight, no blackout)
Auditorium: approx 8m W x 15m D, suitable for music, readings, workshops, basic theatre
Seating/Stage: upholstered chairs, choice of layouts all on flat floor (open space, no masking)
Lighting/Sound: minimal lighting (natural daylight, no blackout), basic sound system
C aquila (main theatre)
Format: 90 seats, open end-on stage (black box raised stage, panelled auditorium)
Auditorium: 10m W x 12m D approx
Seating: upholstered, raked on rostra
Stage: 6m W x 4.4m D, black raised stage, headroom 2.4m to lanterns, 3m to ceiling
Lighting: 18 ways of dimming, manual/memory lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
C aquila (studio)
Format: approx 60 seats, flexible space with theatre and cabaret formats
Auditorium: 5.3m W x 9.3m D approx
Seating: upholstered, raked on rostra or cabaret format with tables
Stage: 3m W x 3.5m D approx, headroom 2.5m to lanterns, 3m to ceiling
Lighting: 12 ways of dimming, manual lighting desk, comprehensive general lighting rig; specials by arrangement
Sound: CD, corded microphone + stand, amplifier, speakers; additional equipment by arrangement
please note...
Details may change as we continue to refine our spaces and venues and all dimensions are approximate.
Plans and photos can be found here