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What are the exact hire costs for Screen 1 and how do pricing tiers work?

Screen 1 (119 seats) costs £1,284 + VAT per slot Monday-Tuesday, £1,835 + VAT per slot Wednesday-Sunday. Weekend slots are fixed time periods: 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm, 6pm-9pm, or 8:30pm-11:30pm. If you need two consecutive slots, the price doubles. Full day hire (7am-5pm) costs £4,250 + VAT.

What technical equipment is included and what are the content delivery requirements?

The hire includes screen, 2K projector, 7.1 sound system, up to 3 handheld microphones, and technical support. Content must be delivered in DCP format 72 hours before your technical rehearsal. If you have other formats, conversion costs £500 + VAT, with additional fees for late delivery or missed rehearsals.

What are the mandatory technical rehearsal requirements and timing?

A technical rehearsal is mandatory and included in your hire cost, lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your event type. This takes place at 10:30am-11:30am prior to your event day. Missing this rehearsal incurs additional fees.

How does the bar hire work and what are the costs?

The ground floor bar costs £300 + VAT per hour for exclusive use, accommodating up to 125 people standing. This is just the space hire - no food or drinks are included. There are no minimum spend requirements and no service charges added.

What are the food and drink options and ordering requirements?

Standard drinks service includes self-service house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks at £6 per person per drink. Specialty drinks like cocktails and G&Ts require pre-ordering. In-house catering covers tea/coffee, breakfast items, pizzas and light bites. All orders must be placed 2 weeks before your event - orders after this cannot be guaranteed.

Can I connect my laptop for presentations and what about different laptop types?

Yes, laptops can be connected to the screen for presentations. Both PC and Apple laptops work if they have HDMI adaptors. The venue recommends consolidating all content onto one laptop to avoid transitions between multiple devices during your event.

What are the microphone limitations for Q&A sessions?

The venue has exactly 4 wireless microphones total across the entire site. For Screen 1 events, you can have a maximum of 2 microphones - they cannot easily move additional mics between screens during your event, so 3+ microphones in one screen is not possible.

What are the capacity limits and seating arrangements available?

Screen 1 has 119 reclining seats with side tables in theatre-style layout only. The venue cannot accommodate cabaret-style seating arrangements. The bar area can hold up to 125 people standing for receptions.

How far in advance do I need to book and what's the booking process?

The venue takes bookings for dates from 18th July onwards (booking window varies). Initial holds can be placed on dates, but bookings are not confirmed until you have a countersigned contract returned. Programming team approval is required for all date requests.

Are there any restrictions on event types or content?

The venue is suitable for corporate events, presentations, conferences, product launches, AGMs, meetings, and screening events. They offer full venue takeover for larger events. No specific content restrictions are mentioned, and they accommodate both commercial and community/social impact events.