We have finaly got the key & swipe card, for our new venue!
So with the 'blue Peter' broke out atop, it is all hands to effect the Bump/in, for "Big Idea' production at the newly refurbished 'Phoenix' Theatre.
But as usual & quite normal - we are close hauled against the wind 'n LUFFing [Irons], with less than a week to get the venue up & running.
The Council have finally got the clearance from their H&S department, to use the venue. Mind you the new raked retractable seating, won't be available until December & beyond a winch up FOH lighting bar - there is not much else available as a workable theatre.
So we will start from scratch again rigging it out, with lighting & audio equipment. fitting up flats for Legs & installing patch circuit battens. But apparently the new kitchen equipment works & the electric power is switched on.
So from lunch time today we will be bringing in our gear to strike a blow! Hopefully the the electronic swipe card & the keys don't set off the alarm system won't go off, when the automatic doors are operated.
We believe the project Electricians will still be working there today, sorting out some of the problems?
We know the in the Art gallery almost ever thing works, which is a round building stuck on the side of the Memorial Hall Lego Land project! But the rest is in the doubtful basket!
Being an ameatre mob we will be ready for the dress rehearsal on Sunday 5th October - which year is still debatable?
So if anyone would like to lend a hand or two, we would be grateful. I can can only guarantee the odd cuppa & the cooking facilities work? We will be there at the corner of Rockingham Road & Carrington Street Hamilton Hill from lunch time every day, for the whole of time leading up to the show. So if you have nothing better to do?
Contact us the numbers are 'Me' - 94342365 {mobile 0466 411 835 [I only just got it & have yet to work out how to switch it on?]}.