
Lounge Tech Spec., Revised 5/5/2014
All technical enquiries about the Lounge should be directed to David Palmer.
david@leicestersquaretheatre.com 07960 511502
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ADDRESS:
The Lounge @ Leicester Square Theatre
6 Leicester Place
London
WC2H 7BX
GET IN:
For loading & unloading of vehicles, the only entrance to the venue is on Leicester Place.
Leicester Place is closed to all traffic at any time unless you have special dispensation.
There are three ways to arrive at the venue:
You may drive on to Lisle Street between 00:00 and 07:00 though you may not stop. Between 07:00 and 12:00
you may stop at the top of Leicester place about 30m (35 yards) from the front door of the theatre.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/workspace/assets/publications/WCC-Lisle-St-Wardour-St-Pedestri-1340025376.pdf
Or, between 06:00 and 10:00 Monday to Saturday you may drive onto Leicester Square from Charing Cross
Road.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/workspace/assets/publications/WCC-LS-Driving_Parking-Leaflet-1336639500.pdf
You may also apply for special dispensation to drive up Leicester Place from Leicester Square and stop
outside the door of the theatre at any time.
Access can be applied for by filling the form below; 48 hours’ notice is required.
https://payments.westminster.gov.uk/WebFormsLive/Highways_and_parking/StreetAccess/
After 12:00 all roads around the theatre become pedestrianized.
We do not have parking at the theatre; the nearest NCP (limited headroom) is Chinatown, Newport Place.
There is a 20% discount available at Chinatown car park when you book on-line with promotion code
China
.
Visit www.q-park.co.uk and search
Chinatown
.
Load in is via a narrow staircase with several turns. It is possible to bring an 8’ by 4’ stage flat down these stairs.
It is advisable to arrange a visit to the space before finalising any set design to be brought in.
If you would like any advice about access to the theatre, please email Gareth Potts.
gareth@leicestersquaretheatre.com.
SAFETY:
If you would like to bring any set or equipment into the venue, please make lists and plans available to the
venue at least 2 weeks prior to the first performance.
Technical arrangements not agreed in advance may not be able to be accommodated.
Any electrical equipment brought into the theatre must have a valid PAT test certificate.
All set, costume and props brought into the venue must be adequately fireproofed.
You must inform the theatre when booking if you intend your performance to include fire, weapons, smoke,
strobe or other hazards.
Shows are responsible for providing their own risk assessments and relevant insurance.
Any use of flame or effects must be approved by the council in advance of the show.
The Technical Manager may also ask to see risk assessments at least 2 weeks prior to the first performance
and the theatre reserves the right to alter or cancel your performance if not convinced that all reasonable
safety precautions have been taken.
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