Halls and Theatres

Yeppoon Amphitheatre by Euroclad and St Gabriel Centre, Nazareth Catholic College by SAL Commercial Lighting extend the category to amphitheatre and school settings. Venue planning starts with the programme: a room used for assemblies has different operating demands from one hosting ticketed performances. Comparing projects is most useful when the brief identifies how often the space changes use and who will manage those changes, rather than relying on capacity alone.

Calculate storage around the furniture and equipment needed for each event layout. Allow enough space to move stacked chairs or folded tables through the store doorway without blocking an exit.

Confirm the size of sets and equipment likely to arrive, then check the route from the unloading point to the stage. Door openings and changes in floor level can limit what the venue can accommodate.

Separate everyday room lighting from performance lighting so each can be controlled independently. Agree on dimming requirements and control positions before electrical layouts are finalised.