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

Screen 1 (249 seats) costs £3,839 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Screen 3 (81 seats) costs £1,249 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Weekend slots are defined as 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm, with evening slots being 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm on weekdays.

What's included in the screen hire cost and what are the mandatory technical requirements?

The hire cost includes use of the screen and projector, up to 3 handheld microphones, technical support, and a technical rehearsal of 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to the event day at 10:30am. A mandatory technical rehearsal is required at least two weeks in advance, available weekdays 10:30-11:30am for one hour.

What are the content delivery requirements and associated fees?

Content must be delivered in DCP format 72 hours prior to the technical rehearsal. If you have another format, conversion costs £500 + VAT. Additional fees apply for late delivery or missed technical rehearsals, though specific amounts aren't specified.

How do the time slots work and what happens if I need multiple slots?

Weekend slots are fixed: 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm. Evening weekday slots are 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm. If you need multiple slots, the price doubles - for example, two weekend slots would cost £7,678 + VAT for Screen 1.

Can I connect my laptop for presentations instead of using film content?

Yes, they can connect your laptop to the projector for presentations. They recommend presenting in 16:9 ratio full frame to fill their screens properly, avoiding borders or text/images on extreme edges as it will appear exactly as it does on your laptop screen.

What bar hire options are available and what do they cost?

Exclusive bar hire costs £300 + VAT per hour for up to 250 people standing. For smaller groups up to 100 people, a bar area costs £150 + VAT per hour. The venue has both a street level bar and an atmospheric underground bar lounge.

How does food and beverage ordering work and what are the deadlines?

All food and beverage orders must be placed 2 weeks ahead of your event to ensure staffing and stock - orders cannot be guaranteed after this deadline. They offer self-service selections of house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks based on £6 per person per drink, with cocktails and premium drinks requiring pre-orders.

What technical equipment is available for Q&As and presentations?

Standard equipment includes up to 3 wireless handheld microphones, screen and projector, and technical support. They can provide a lectern and directors chairs/high stools for seated panels. They don't provide lapel or headset microphones - these must be hired externally, which they can arrange.

What are the capacity limits for Screen 1 and Screen 3?

Screen 1 has 249 seats and includes a stage, making it ideal for presentations, award shows, and Q&As. Screen 3 has 81 seats with Sony 4K projection, Dolby 5.1 sound, and can show 35mm and 3D films.

How far in advance do I need to book and when is availability limited?

Technical rehearsals must be confirmed at least two weeks ahead as they get very booked up. The venue appears to have limited availability, with some periods showing no availability for the rest of the year. Bookings are currently being taken from July 18th onwards for some periods.