Music Workshop
With a range of configuration options available, the Music Workshop is the most flexible venue at the Conservatorium. Flexible staging provides the option of a traditional orchestra pit (for up to 60 musicians) to accommodate operatic and theatrical performances, while the auditorium features a combination of fixed and retractable seating, creating an ideal space for music performance, multimedia presentations and lectures. With the lower level seating section fully retracted, the Music Workshop has an large flat floor providing a unique space for ‘sit-down’ events and musical performances.
The Music Workshop also features a full catwalk system, an available automated presentation system, and an acoustic banner system to allow the acoustics of the space to be adjusted according to your use of the venue.
Technical Specifications
Technical Drawings
- Floor Plan (pdf, 245kb)
Capacity
The Music Workshop has 136 fixed seats (raked and on balconies) and 120 retractable and removable seats. The retraction of the seating bank will incur an additional fee.
| Seating Type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Flat-floor configuration | |
| Maximum capacity | 216 |
| Wheelchair | Two positions possible, accessed from upper level |
| Orchestra pit configuration | |
| Maximum capacity | 256 |
| Wheelchair | Two positions possible, accessed from upper level |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Length |
|---|---|
| Flat-floor configuration | |
| Stage width | 16.04m upstage |
| Stage depth to front of retractable seats | 13.22m |
| Stage depth to permanent seats | 17.62m |
| Height of retractable seats above stage | 0m |
| Height of permanent seats above stage | 1.54m |
| Trap | 15 trap sections each measuring 1.24m x 1.2m are located 1.1m from upstage stage wall. These are accessed from the trap room, 6.15m deep x 10.9m wide. |
| Orchestra pit configuration | |
| Stage width | 16.04m upstage |
| Stage depth, orchestra pit up | 11.44m |
| Stage depth, orchestra pit down | 7.7m |
Orchestra Pit
| Dimension | Length |
|---|---|
| Depth at sides* | 4.67m |
| Floor of pit to stage height | 2.49m |
| Pit ceiling height at upstage area and sides | 2.13m |
* Depth at centre is also 4.67m; however, a 0.45m wide bench runs along the downstage wall to give ‘bowing room’.
Stage Access
Double doors (without a sound lock) are located upstage PS. A wing section (2.34m wide x 4.62m long) is located upstage OP. Access to the wing section is via a single downstage door and sound lock. There are no curtains dividing the wing section from the stage. A corridor runs around the rear (2.45m wide) and OP (2.1m wide) of the stage. The Music Workshop does not have a proscenium or stage curtains. Curtains are available to surround the stage level audience doors and/or box seating area PS and OP, if desired.
Backstage
2x small dressing rooms (6.45m x 4.7m), linked by two shared showers and toilets
1x stage manager’s office
Lighting and Sound
House lighting is preset and operated from panels at the stage-level audience entrance PS, and the lighting box. Basic stage concert/theatrical lighting can also be provided at additional cost. The theatrical lighting system has optional wireless control allowing flexibility in the placement of a control desk and operator. Recording should be controlled from within the audience gallery. Recording equipment is not supplied.
Audio Visual Equipment
The Music Workshop has an automated lectern system that includes:
- 2x podium microphones
- 2x JBL PA speakers plus subwoofer
- 1x wireless headset
- 1x resident PC
- 1x preview monitor
- 1x Projection Design F32 data projector
- 1x 7.62m motorised screen mounted at rear wall
- 1x DVD/CD player
- 1x document camera
- ability to connect an external laptop via VGA or DVI connection
Power
Stage: 6x single dimmable points on walls; 4x single GPOs on walls; 4x double GPOs on walls; 4x single GPOs on downstage floor; 8x single GPOs on upstage floor; 1x 40amp 3phase
Orchestra pit: 8x double dimmable points at floor level; 4x single dimmable points at ceiling height
Trap room: 4x single dimmable points; 2x single GPOs
Catwalk: 72x lighting patch points; 4x double GPOs
Acoustic Banners
Acoustic banners can be set to reflect your use of the venue.