Sherman Cymru
 

Box Office 029 2064 6900
 

Tech Specs

The Sherman Theatre complex consists of Venue 1 and Venue 2.

Venue 1:

Venue 1 seats 468 on one raked tier.  Lighting and Sound Control Rooms (separated) are situated at the rear, along with the Projection Box.  Sound desk placed at the rear of the auditorium.  Lighting is controlled by Strand 530i.  Sound is controlled by a Midas Verona.

The Auditorium walls form an unstressed proscenium arch, opening 11.66m x 5.53m.  Depth of stage excluding apron 10.64m.  Max depth of semi-circular apron (orchestra lift) 3m.  Grid Height 14.4;  Wing Space 4m(PS) 7m(OP).  Single Purchase Counterweights 34.  Bar length 15.85m.  Get in door 2.7m x 3.5m, 1.6m above road level, but then level, direct access onto mainstage.   

The semi circular forestage takes the form of a lift which may be lowered to form an orchestra pit to accommodate up to 20 musicians.  The stage floor is hardwood covered with hardboard sheeting.  A safety curtain is installed. 

Venue 2 :

Venue 2 seating is flexible although time-consuming to alter.  Seats are polypropylene chairs arranged on a balcony and stepped 'seating units' which consist of three retractable 'bleachers' and five 'knock down' units.  The standard arrangement for seating is Thrust.  Venue 2 is octagonal with an all round balcony at 1.98m.  Max width of floor 11.89m.  Width of clear floor with seating in the round 6.4m.  Get in doors 1.7m x 1.93m at road level.  Lighting and Sound Control room is situated at the rear of one side of the Octagon and above seating level.  Lighting is controlled by ETC Express.  Sound is controlled by Allen & Heath Mix Wizard.

  • Communications:  Full SM facilities, F.O.H. and D.R. calls ring intercom, cue lights, show relay.  Closed circuit TV to prompt desk and FOH.
  • Dressing Rooms:  4 on 2 floors accommodating  2, 12, 16, 17  Showers available in basement.
  • Orchestra Pit:  20 musicians
  • Sound Recording Studio
  • To rear of main stage is a workshop/paint frame extending the full width of stage including PS and OP wings.  Paint frame fitted. (max cloth height approx 5 meters).
  • Wardrobe and laundry are situated on the first floor.   The Green Room, Rehearsal Room and Dance Studio are accommodated in the basement.