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TECH SPEC DOCUMENT:
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE — UNDERGROUND THEATRE TECH SPEC DOCUMENT
Underground
THEATRE
The Underground Theatre is an intimate thrust-stage theatre
with seating for up to 200. Framed by the columns from
the original building, the space is ideal for theatre, cabaret,
contemporary performance, lectures and seminars.
STANDARD CAPACITY 200 PEOPLETABLE OF CONTENTS
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE — UNDERGROUND THEATRE TECH SPEC DOCUMENT
1 — KEY CONTACTS 5 — LIGHTING INFORMATION
5.1 CONTROL
2 — GENERAL INFORMATION 5.2 FIXTURES
2.1 AIR CONDITIONING 5.3 ACCESSORIES
2.2 ASSISTED LISTENING SYSTEM
2.3 AWARD CONDITIONS 6 — AUDIO VISUAL INFORMATION
2.4 COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 AUDIO CONTROL
2.5 DISABLED ACCESS 6.2 MICROPHONES
2.6 DRESSING ROOMS 6.3 VENUE AUDIO CONNECTIVITY
2.7 EQUIPMENT DELIVERY 6.4 VISION CONTROL
2.8 FIRE SERVICES 6.5 COMMUNICATIONS
2.9 GREEN ROOM
2.10 HEIGHT SAFETY 7 — RECORDING OPTIONS AND
2.11 INSURANCE LIVE STREAMING
2.12 LAUNDRY FACILITIES 7.1 STEREO AUDIO
2.13 LOADING ACCESS 7.2 MULTI-TRACK AUDIO
2.14 NOISE LIMITS 7.3 VISION
2.15 PIANOS 7.4 LIVE STREAMING
2.16 POWER
2.17 PRODUCTION MEETINGS
2.18 RUBBISH
2.19 SMOKING
2.20 STAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
2.21 TECHNICAL STAFF
2.22 THEATRE ACCESS
2.23 WORKPLACE HEALTH + SAFETY
3 — VENUE LAYOUTS
4 — STAGING INFORMATION
4.1 STAGE FLOOR
4.2 RIGGING
4.3 SOFT GOODS
4.4 EWP AND LADDERS
PAGE 01 / 111 — KEY CONTACTS
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE — UNDERGROUND THEATRE TECH SPEC DOCUMENT
Theatre Enquiry Function Enquiry
theatrehire@brisbanepowerhouse.org events@brisbanepowerhouse.org
2 — GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 AIR CONDITIONING
The Underground Theatre and its associated dressing rooms are air-conditioned.
Temperature is controlled centrally.
2.2 ASSISTED LISTENING SYSTEM
The venue is equipped with an UHF assistive hearing system for patrons. Headsets
are collected by patrons from box office as needed.
2.3 AWARD CONDITIONS
All technical staff at Brisbane Powerhouse work under the conditions of the Live
Performance Award 2010. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to be familiar with the
conditions of the Award. Brisbane Powerhouse can supply the Award on request.
2.4 COMMUNICATIONS
As part of the venue hire, single channel wired comms packs are provided at certain
points around the venue. Additional comms are available for hire if required.
See section 6.5 for more details
2.5 DISABLED ACCESS
The stage of the theatre is at River level and is accessible by disabled persons.
Any additional requirements should be communicated to the Technical Services
Department. We also have disabled holds in the audience. Details provided in contracts.
2.6 DRESSING ROOMS
Two dressing rooms are available to Hirers of the Underground Theatre. Both are
at stage level. All dressing rooms have toilets and showers. Extra dressing rooms
available at additional cost.
PAGE 02 / 112.7 EQUIPMENT DELIVERY
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All production related deliveries must be itemised and all details such as hire
company and delivery times should be given to the appropriate Technical Services
staff prior to bump in. All equipment must have the suitable number of people to
unload it. All equipment must be removed following the final performance. Anything
left at the venue for more than half a day may incur charges.
2.8 FIRE SERVICES
Use of a smoke machine, hazer, aerosolised paint, metal cutting tools, or anything
that is likely to trigger the venue smoke detectors will require the alarm system to be
isolated. The isolation can only be performed by appropriate venue staff. On occasion
additional in-venue staff may be required to ensure adequate fire monitoring.
Any charges arising from false alarms, including the cost of Fire Brigade attendance
are the responsibility of the Hirer.
2.9 GREEN ROOM
The Green Room is located on level two at the opposite end of the building. It is
available for all staff to use and on occasion doubles as a meeting room. There is a
kitchenette situated outside the backstage doors of the Underground Theatre. There
is an urn, microwave and a fridge for general use.
2.10 HEIGHT SAFETY
Height safety equipment as required is provided as part of the venue hire. Hirer staff
must be inducted if its use is required. All staff doing work that requires a harness
must have working at heights certification and use a harness and head protection.
2.11 INSURANCE
Details of insurance are provided with the venue contract.
2.12 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Basic laundry facilities are available with prior arrangement. Limited hand sewing
tools are available for wardrobe repairs, but no sewing machinery is available.
We also have two steamers and three irons.
Washer brand: Kleenmaid Maxiwasher KFL 2000.
PAGE 03 / 112.13 LOADING ACCESS
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Brisbane Powerhouse has two loading dock facilities. For rear loading trucks and
vehicles, the lower loading dock is accessible from the car park and provides access
to the Underground Theatre.
The upper loading dock, accessible by prior arrangement with Brisbane Powerhouse,
provides access to the Powerhouse Theatre for rear loading trucks and vehicles. The
upper loading dock can accommodate a 40’ semi-trailer.
A forklift is available via prior arrangement with Brisbane Powerhouse for side loading
trucks. The Underground Theatre is accessible via the rear stage lift.
Please see below for dimensions.
Upper Loading Dock Lower Loading Dock Goods Lift
Door Width: 3.2m External Door Width: 2.7m Door Width: 1.3m
Height Clearance: 5.5m External Door Height: 3.5m Height Clearance: 2.0m
Loading Height: 0.7m–2.0m Vehicle Clearance Height: 3.7 Internal Dimensions:
Table Lift Capacity: 2000kg Internal Corridor Width: 1.76m 1.5m wide x
Internal Corridor Height: 2.73m 2.3m deep x 2.17m high
Loading Height: Ground Lift Capacity :1700kg
2.14 NOISE LIMITS
The Underground Theatre noise levels are limited to 110db (C) Peak. The levels are
measured 3 meters from the source with the dB meter in C weighting and fast
response.
2.15 PIANOS
The following pianos available for hire:
⋅ 1 x Yamaha 52 key Upright piano
PAGE 04 / 112.16 POWER
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Brisbane Powerhouse works on a distributed dual earth power system. The audio
system operates on a true online UPS to condition the power and is on a separate
earth to main power distribution. All audio points are red in colour. As part of the
venue hire a limited supply of 240v leads are supplied. Additional 3 phase leads and
weiland cables are available for hire. Other 3 phase outlets are located throughout
the venue as follows.
⋅ 8 x 40 amp 3 phase in dimmer room (generally used for LX dimmers)
⋅ 2 x 40 amp 3 phase in rear stage, one SL, one SR
⋅ 1 x 40 amp 3 phase in bio box
2.17 PRODUCTION MEETINGS
Production meetings between Brisbane Powerhouse Technical staff and the Hirer
may be requested to determine production requirements.
2.18 RUBBISH
All Hirer Rubbish must be removed from the theatre and dressing rooms at the
conclusion of bump out. A small amount of rubbish can be disposed of in the venue
bins but excess usage will incur charges.
2.19 SMOKING
The Brisbane Powerhouse is a non-smoking venue. By law smoking can only take
place only in Designated Smoking Areas.
2.20 STAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Stage Managers Desk (SMD) is located rear stage, prompt side. The system has
full paging and relay to the dressing rooms attached to the Underground Theatre,
this also patches to the house communications. It also features an in-built cue light
system and stage monitor.
2.21 TECHNICAL STAFF
Brisbane Powerhouse requires a minimum of two technical staff to be present when
the Hirer is in the Underground Theatre. Brisbane Powerhouse may determine
additional technical staff are necessary dependent on production requirements.
2.22 THEATRE ACCESS
Artist access to the Underground Theatre is via either the lower loading dock or
through the backstage doors in the river level foyer.
PAGE 05 / 112.23 WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
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The Hirer shall ensure safe work practices are adhered to by their staff and defer to the
venue staff if there is a question of safety and/or damage to the venue or equipment.
All visiting Hirers including cast and crew must undergo a venue specific induction
relating to fire evacuation and workplace health and safety. A copy of the Brisbane
Powerhouse fire evacuation procedure is available on request. It is a requirement of
Brisbane Powerhouse that closed shoes be worn on stage for all site inspections,
bump in and bump out. All electrical equipment entering the building must carry
the appropriate test and tag documentation. Every Hirer must provide Brisbane
Powerhouse with appropriate risk assessment documentation before arrival of the
client on site.
3 — VENUE LAYOUTS
The Underground Theatre is a versatile venue with many configurations. The hire
includes the 2venue
Mode in
A standard mode with a thrust stage surrounded by pit seating
and a capacity of 200. The table and diagram below detail the different configurations
possible for the venue. Any changes from standard mode will incur a cost of labour to
complete the necessary changes.
Mode Capacity Theatre Plans
Standard 200 Detailed plans of the venue are available from
A 166 brisbanepowerhouse.org. VWX or CAD drawings
B 119 are available on request. 1
Standard
C 4 105
Mode C
D 206
Seating
Pit Cover
Pit
Floor
Mode B
Standard Standard Mode A Mode A 3
1 1 2 2
Standard Standard Mode A Mode A
1 1 2 2
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Mode B Mode B Mode C Mode C Mode D
3 3 4 4 5
Mode B Mode B Mode C Mode C
3 3 4 44 — STAGING INFORMATION
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE — UNDERGROUND THEATRE TECH SPEC DOCUMENT
Brisbane Powerhouse has a limited supply of staging, rigging and height safety
equipment available. Height safety equipment required in each venue is provided as
part of the venue hire. Additional rigging equipment is available for hire. Please note
all rigging must be installed by a licensed rigger. Brisbane Powerhouse can provide
a licensed rigger for a fee if required. Additional staging equipment, including soft
blacks, rostra and treads are also available for hire.
4.1 STAGE FLOOR
The stage is a sprung timber dance floor. The top deck is 6mm thick Masonite painted
with black low sheen Dulux X10. The floor has a 750kg per square meter distributed
load. Screwing into surface is permitted but requires assessment and approval.
4.2 RIGGING
Grid: 48mm heavy wall steel scaffold pipe, 4.8m to underside of pipe.
Loading: 60kg per meter distributed load, 280kg point load at a concrete insert
Human Load: Two points suitable for circus rigging
Rigging Approvals: All rigging is at the discretion of the Head of Staging and must
be approved before you are on site. Once rigged a final inspection will occur before
signing off can be completed.
4.3 SOFT GOODS
The standard masking in the space consists of the following:
Upstage: 6 x gathered blacks – 1.6m wide x 3.3m high (directly in front of the
Upstage Pillars on Curtain Track)
Between Outer Pillars: 4 x tabs – 6m wide x 2.1m high each for onstage masking
covering entries and exits
Backstage: 2 x tabs – 6m wide x 3.2m high each for rear stage masking
4.4 EWP AND LADDERS
Brisbane Powerhouse has a range of ladders and EWP available. Hirer use of this
equipment is at the discretion of Brisbane Powerhouse Technical Services staff and
will require an induction in its use.
5 — LIGHTING INFORMATION
Lighting patch points are distributed throughout the venue and terminate in a
backstage patch/dimmer room fitted with 144 dimmers. The dimmers are patched
1-1. Additional lighting equipment is available for hire. Detailed plans available.
PAGE 07 / 115.1 CONTROL
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Console: ETC ION XE20 2K with touchscreen
Dimmers: 12 x Jands HPC12
DMX: Distributed via Pathport nodes over a Cat6 network. Network ports for
additional nodes are available around the venue
House lights: Controlled via a Dynalite System with DMX input as required.
5.2 FIXTURES
No. Fixtures
RIGGED AS STANDARD
28 ETC 575w Source Four Jr 25/50 Profile
12 Selecon 1.2k Fresnel
6 ETC 575w Source Four Par
14 110v Par 64 WFL with Series Splitters
6 Martin Rush RGBW Zoom Pars
1 Unique 2.1 Hazer
VENUE ALLOCATED STOCK
6 ETC 575w Source Four Jr 25/50 Profile
8 Selecon 1.2k Fresnel
8 Selecon Rama 1.2k Fresnel
4 ETC 575w Source Four Par
4 Martin Rush RGBW Zoom Par
3 Selecon 500w 3 Cell Cyc Battens
Additional lighting equipment is available for hire.
5.3 ACCESSORIES
Irises: 10 x for ETC Source Four Jrs
Gobo: 10 x M size
Accessories are shared between multiple spaces, please confirm availability.
6—A UDIO VISUAL INFORMATION
As standard for all Venue modes in the Underground Theatre. The Underground is
supplied with a Meyer UPJ-1P and Meyer USW-1P 18” Sub PA. Martin Audio LE100
monitor Package and 1 x Generic Band Mic Kit. Additional equipment is available on
request. Please contact your Brisbane Powerhouse Production Manager to discuss
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further details of items available.6.1 AUDIO CONTROL
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FOH Console: Digico SD11 (Firmware - V1143, updated 14.01.2020)
Stage Rack: Digico MADI Rack – 48in/16out/8 AES
WiFi: Audio & Vision WIFI Network available for device control/monitoring with venue
iPad
FOH: 4 x Meyer UPJ-1P, 2 x Meyer USW-1P
Additional FOH Speakers: 4 x Meyer UPA-1P (not standard). Please advise if you
wish to utilise any extra FOH speakers. Monitors: 6 x Martin Audio LE100,
2 x QSC Amplifiers (4 Channels)
Monitor Console: No Monitor Console as standard in the Underground Theatre.
On request, 1 x Digico SD9 may be available for use.
6.2 MICROPHONES
Please note, Microphones may be substituted depending on availability. Please see
Brisbane Powerhouse Microphone Inventory and contact your Brisbane Powerhouse
Production Manager for further details.
No. Model Type
STANDARD MICROPHONE PACKAGE
6 Shure SM58 DYN
4 Shure SM57 DYN
1 Shure Beta 91 CON
1 Shure Beta 52 DYN
2 Sennheiser e604 DYN
6 Neumann KM184 CON
6 Radial DI
6.3 VENUE AUDIO CONNECTIVITY
Underground Theatre PA Input Type
Underground Theatre uses Analogue as standard to the FOH speakers and subs.
When discussing PA input types, please specify what outputs you require to send to
FOH, i.e L & R, sub off an AUX or four independent sends etc.
Multi Core
As standard, Underground Theatre has 1 x Cat5 Multi Core from Ops position to stage
rack BOH. There is 1 x 24 Channel Analogue Multi Core from Ops position to BOH.
NB for Touring Audio Packages
If touring a Cat5/6 Multicore. 1 x 75m Cat5/6 Core is needed to connect to stage
comfortably from all Mix Positions.
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6.4 COMMUNICATIONS
Wired System: 4 x Clear-Comm Wired (Belt pack); more may be used pending
stock availability
Wireless System: Not available (external hire required)
Note: Talkback patching is located in the bio box, backstage pillars and SMD
Paging: Paging from SMD only
Show relay (Audio Only): Only to dressing rooms behind Underground Theatre
Q Light System: None
6.5 VISION CONTROL
No Vision Equipment comes as Standard in the Underground Theatre. Please contact
your Brisbane Powerhouse Production Manager for further details.
Brisbane Powerhouse has eight MacBook Pros, depending on availabilities.
All MacBooks are supplied with Microsoft Office Suite, Basic Audio Sting playback
software and an un-licensed Q-Lab.
Please specify if Q-Lab is required to operate vision when discussing your vision
requirements.
No. Model Notes
AVAILABLE MACBOOKS
2 Pro 15” 500Gb SSD/16Gb RAM
2 Pro 13” 500Gb SSD/16Gb RAM
4 MacBook Pro 13” 1TB SSD/8GB RAM
PROJECTOR, SCREEN + VISION MONITORS
1 Panasonic RZ-670 Laser Projector (SDI/HDMI/HDBaseT)*
1 HD150 Screen 150” – 16:9 (Front Projection Surface)
1 Foldback Monitor 24”
1 DSAN Perfect Cue Clicker
*To use a Cyc, the Back wall, Drapes, Stage Floor or Stage Sets as a projection surface,
please contact your Brisbane Powerhouse Production Manager. There are 4 Lens types
and we want to choose the best one for your show.
PAGE 10 / 117 — RECORDING OPTIONS AND LIVE STREAMING
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE — UNDERGROUND THEATRE TECH SPEC DOCUMENT
Brisbane Powerhouse offers a range of Audio Record options. Please contact your
Brisbane Powerhouse Production Manager for further details. They must also be
notified if you are recording yourself. A broadcast allowance may be applied to certain
types of recordings.
7.1 STEREO AUDIO RECORDING
Device: 2 x Zoom H5
Input configuration: -Mono,
Dual Mono, Stereo + Stereo Zoom
H5 Inbuilt Microphone.
7.2 MULTI-TRACK AUDIO RECORDING*
For multi-track recoding via Digico Consoles, please contact your Brisbane Powerhouse
Production Manager to arrange the hire of a UB MADI (MADI to USB converter).
Allen & Heath SQ-5 & SQ-6 Audio Consoles have 24 Channel Multi track capabilities
via USB-B or via the Date 64 x 64 output card.
*Pending availability, venue standard Audio Console can be replaced to suit
recording requirements.
7.3 VISION
Blackmagic Hyper Deck Studio Mini with SDI input and Multi Track Audio
recording capabilities.
2 x Blackmagic Hyper Deck Studio Mini
Live Streaming
Please contact your Brisbane Powerhouse Production Manager to discuss further
details and available packages.
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