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Screenings

What are the exact hire costs for Screen 1 and Screen 3?

Screen 1 (249 seats) costs £3,839 + VAT per slot on all days. Screen 3 (81 seats) costs £1,249 + VAT per slot on all days. Weekend slots are fixed time periods: 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm, with pricing doubled if you need multiple consecutive slots.

What's included in the screen hire cost and what are the mandatory additional fees?

The hire cost includes screen and projector use, up to 3 handheld microphones, technical support, and a 30-minute to 1-hour technical rehearsal at 10:30am on a weekday prior to your event. Content format conversion costs £500 + VAT if you don't provide DCP format, and there are additional fees for late delivery or missed technical rehearsals.

How much does bar hire cost and what are the capacity limits?

Exclusive bar hire costs £300 + VAT per hour for up to 250 people standing. If you only need a section of the bar for up to 100 people standing, it's £150 + VAT per hour. The bar can accommodate events alongside screen hire for networking and reception purposes.

What are the content delivery requirements and technical rehearsal rules?

Content must be delivered in DCP format 72 hours prior to your technical rehearsal. Technical rehearsals are mandatory and scheduled for 10:30am on weekdays, requiring at least two weeks advance booking due to high demand. You must bring the actual laptop being used on event day for presentation testing.

How does food and beverage pricing work?

Standard bar service operates on a maximum tab limit with self-service house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks at £6 per person per drink. Cocktails, G&Ts and hard seltzers require pre-ordering. All food and beverage orders must be placed 2 weeks ahead of your event - orders after this deadline cannot be guaranteed.

What are the different time slot options and pricing structures?

Weekend slots are fixed periods (12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, 8:30-11:30pm) at standard rates. Evening slots run 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm. Daytime rates apply pre-6pm (e.g., 5 hours costs £3,000 + VAT). Full day hires from 9am-5pm cost £4,800 + VAT, with setup/breakdown time available at additional cost.

What technical equipment is provided and what are the limitations?

Standard provision includes large screen, projector, and up to 3 wireless handheld microphones. Lapel or headset microphones are not provided and must be hired externally (which can be arranged). Presentations should be in 16:9 ratio full frame, and you'll need to provide your own presentation clicker if required.

What are the booking lead times and availability restrictions?

Technical rehearsals must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance due to high demand. The venue gets very booked up, with some periods showing no availability for the rest of the year. All event logistics must be detailed on a running sheet, and anything not included cannot be guaranteed on the day.

Are there any branding opportunities and what do they include?

A branding package is available alongside all events, including use of the canopy or readograph, takeover of all quad posters and digital screens throughout the venue. This allows for comprehensive brand visibility across the cinema's public areas.

What are the setup and breakdown arrangements for multi-day events?

Multi-day events can include setup time (e.g., 12noon-5pm at £3,000 + VAT), live event day (9am-5pm at £4,800 + VAT), and breakdown time (8am-12noon at £2,400 + VAT). Half-day access is available the day before events ending no later than 5pm for equipment setup.