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Screenings

What are the exact hire costs for Screen 1 and how do weekend rates differ?

Screen 1 (119 seats) costs £1,284 + VAT per slot Monday-Tuesday, and £1,835 + VAT per slot Wednesday-Sunday. Weekend slots are structured as 12:00-3pm, 3pm-6pm, 6pm-9pm, or 8:30pm-11:30pm, with each slot priced separately - if you need time across two slots, the price doubles.

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

The hire includes screen, projector, up to 3 handheld microphones, technical support, and a 30-minute to 1-hour technical rehearsal at 10:30am prior to your event. Content must be delivered in DCP format 72 hours before the technical rehearsal, or you'll pay a £500 + VAT conversion fee for other formats.

What are the additional mandatory costs beyond the basic screen hire?

Bar hire costs £300 + VAT per hour for exclusive use (up to 125 people standing). There are additional fees for late content delivery or missed technical rehearsals, though specific amounts aren't specified.

How does the microphone setup work if I need audio for Q&As or presentations?

The venue has 4 wireless microphones total on site, so they can provide maximum 2 microphones per screen if using multiple screens simultaneously. They cannot easily move microphones between screens during events, so plan your audio needs accordingly.

What are the food and beverage options and minimum spending requirements?

There are no minimum spend requirements and no service charges. For drinks, they recommend budgeting £6 per person per drink for self-service house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks, with specialty drinks like cocktails requiring pre-orders. All food and drink orders must be placed 2 weeks ahead to guarantee availability.

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

Yes, you can connect laptops to the screen for presentations. Both regular laptops and Apple laptops work fine if they have HDMI adaptors, though they recommend consolidating all content onto one laptop to avoid transitions.

What are the access times and setup arrangements for events?

For full-day events (7am-5pm), the cost is £4,250 + VAT. Organisers typically arrive 1 hour before guests, and the venue provides a running sheet detailing all logistics - anything not on this running sheet cannot be guaranteed.

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

The venue takes bookings for dates from 18th July onwards (as of the correspondence dates). You need a countersigned contract to confirm your booking - until then, the booking is not confirmed even if dates are held.

What branding opportunities are available for corporate events?

They offer a branding package that includes use of the canopy or readograph, plus takeover of all quad posters and digital screens throughout the venue. Specific pricing for branding packages isn't detailed in the available information.

Are there restrictions on external catering or special event requirements?

External caterers are available for items outside their standard menu offerings. The venue can accommodate special accessibility requirements if communicated as soon as possible, and they work with clients on specific event logistics through detailed running sheets.