Hire

Hire the Hippodrome as your venue

You can hire the Hippodrome as a whole venue, or just part of the theatre for smaller events.

For further details on hiring the theatre, contact our booking secretary by email on bookings@phtheatre.co.uk

 

Our services include:

  • Full theatre licence.
  • Seats: Total 489 fixed. Stalls - 352, Circle -138
  • Disabled facilities: We have disabled access at ground level at the front door and lift access into the auditorium. We have four dedicated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium with seats for companions. There is an accessible toilet at ground level.
  • Disabled access to stage.
  • Catering: Fully licensed bars. Main bar for public plus backstage bar for cast.
    Catering service on request for buffet meals both hot and cold.
  • Car Parks: Nearby, off Albert Road.
  • Bus Routes: 100 yards from main bus routes.
  • Train Station: Colne – ½ mile

 

Stage

  • Proscenium arch, opening 8.3m x 8.5m.
  • Performing area 15m x 8.5m.
  • Wing widths 3.1m SR/SL.
  • Stage raked 1 in 12. Floor wood covered in hardboard, suitable for all dance.
  • Height of grid 10m – 26 hemp sets, 0.13m apart. Max flying height approx 5m.
  • Grey velour masking with tabs, cyclorama, black flats for masking.
  • Gold & brown house tabs, flown.
  • Safety curtain.
  • Backstage crossover. Stage heated.
  • Orchestra pit 11.2m x 2.4m accommodates 30.
  • Get in via narrow side street to stage and auditorium
  • Dock doors on OP stage.

 

Lighting

  • Strand Palette VL , 130 dimmers, 126 circuits wired, 100A, 3 phase.
  • Full stage lighting rig plus FOH lighting rig.
  • Operated from old projection box FOH.
  • Supply available for temporary board.

 

Sound

  • Acoustics suitable for music or spoken word.
  • Behringer X32- 32 channels, twin CD and MD.
  • Operated from sound box at the rear of the circle.
  • 2/500W amp - 4 Bose 802s, 2 600W active bass speakers.
  • Front fill speakers (JBL Control 1s)
  • Active speakers on stage (relocatable), passive feed to stage available.
  • Monitors in orchestra pit (JBL Control 1s) PA system in front of house bar.
  • Backstage speakers in all areas, connected to house system.
  • Selection of microphones and additional equipment available.

 

Stage Management

  • Prompt corner SL. Light cue system to lighting, flys and orchestra.
  • No permanent staff, but casuals are available. No security personnel.
  • Talkback system & video monitors to backstage areas.
  • Communication radios.

 

Backstage

  • Access by stage door. 5 dressing rooms on 4 levels.
  • Green room. Licensed bar. Advice given on accommodation
  • DR1 – accommodates approx 20
  • DR2 – accommodates approx 12
  • DR3 – accommodates approx 6
  • DR4 – accommodates approx 8
  • DR5 – accommodates approx 12

 

Equipment included in hire

  • 4 radio mics (4 Lav/3 Lav, 1 hand held/2 Lav, 2 hand held)
  • Grey or black stage masking – to be arranged with stage manager
  • Folding chairs
  • Rostra 18” or 9”

 

Equipment – for hire in house only. Charges per booking.

  • Concert grand on stage
  • Steps from auditorium to stage
  • Smoke machines
  • Slash curtain (silver)
  • Gauze – white
  • Black cloth
  • Star Cloth
  • Mirror Ball - 50cm
  • 12 x additional radio microphones with head worn mics

 

Also available for hire in or out of venue:

  • various cloths and stage dressing.
  • Props large and small – prices vary per item. See the props page for more info.
  • Costume hire service: Part shows, plays, fancy dress, accessories etc. See our wardrobe information for details.

Props and Costume Hire

Costumes and props can be hired by appointment.

If you wish to arrange to come in for costumes please contact us. Let us know what you want and when your event is and we will sort out a mutually agreeable time and date.  Usual wardrobe sessions are Monday and Wednesday evenings 7.00 - 9.00 pm and Tuesday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 am, with the exception of bank holidays, but do check and make an appointment please.

You can ring, message or email Pam or Jen to make an appointment:-

Pam on 07969 066 396    pam.lomax183@gmail.com
Jen  on  07811 419 021        aunty-jen@ntlworld.com

Over the years we have built up a large stock of hundreds of items of costumes, clothes and accessories for men, women and children. If we have it you can hire it.  If in doubt or you need something specific you are welcome to contact any of our wardrobe team for advice before you call.

We can do part shows, plays, fancy dress, theme parties, music hall, murder mystery, book days, school shows.  We have medieval, national, Victorian, Oklahoma/cowboy style, Eastern, oriental, tatty/'Oliver!' style and many more. We also have many originals from all eras, from the 60s, 70s and 80s to dress suits, morning coats, tail coats and top hats, evening gowns, cocktail wear, furs and fur coats, ballgowns, uniforms and pantomime costumes. We also have children's costumes from shows such as 'Oliver!', and Wizard of Oz and we can do a small range of children’s fancy dress.

Hire prices will be at the discretion of the wardrobe team.

Price range:-

£15.00 - Full costume (main garment with all accessories)
£10.00 - Single large item (main garment only without accessories)
£2 - £7 - Smaller single items or garments