Technical Information: The McCarthy
Performing Area:
Max 9.5m x 5.2m
Min 6.3m x 5.2.
Seating capacity: 165
Stage to Grid 5000mm (clearance under Cinema Screen Box - 3700mm).
Various Black masking - hard & soft
The McCarthy is situated at the top of the Stephen Joseph Theatre (4th/5th floor).
Dimensions
Basics: Width = 13.26m
Depth @ Centre Stage = 5.2m
Height for clearance under Cinema Screen box = 3.7m
The stage is fitted with a hard black proscenium which gives the ability to have two pros openings, 9.5m or 6.3m. The size can be altered to suit your requirements with prior arrangement with the Production department. We have a variety of black masking - hard and soft.
The stage floor is raised throughout with rostra 360mm high.
Although we have 5 sets of hemp lines please be aware that the grid is only 5000mm above stage level. Please check with the Production department for the position of the hemp bars.
Please be aware of the Cinema Screen Box and the structural metal truss that runs the width of The McCarthy, both of which are marked on the plan.
The back wall of The McCarthy is painted matt black. This cannot be altered nor can anything be attached/screwed to it.
Access
Access for set/props etc is by various ways depending on the size of the items.
a) Small (hand-held/flight case etc) = 8 person passenger lift
b) Medium (up to a max of H 3.7m x W 1.6m) from street level up stair-case to back of auditorium 64 steps.
c) Large (and heavy) By hoist, up the outside of the building, 15m above street level. (Weight limit 500kg)
a) is obviously the easiest, b) the most tiring and c) entirely dependent on the weather! We require advance notice if option c) is required as it needs 6 people to operate. The Production department has the right to cancel use of the hoist if the weather conditions are not suitable for operation.
Dressing Rooms
We have 4 communal dressing rooms (2 x female, 2 x male) adjacent to the Green Room, which is at the bottom of the building. Disabled access is via FOH passenger lift. There are 2 staff toilets at McCarthy level. They are situated adjacent to the auditorium, on the stage-left side.