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Aberdeen Performing Arts was established in 2004 to manage and operate three venues in the centre of Aberdeen – His Majesty’s Theatre, The Music Hall and The Lemon Tree. The Edwardian, Frank Matcham-designed His Majesty’s is both a number one receiving theatre with a capacity of 1475 and a producing venue for large scale work; The Music Hall is a 1500 capacity, Victorian concert hall, internationally acclaimed for its acoustics. The community-based Lemon Tree, on West North Street, includes a 150-seat studio theatre for cutting-edge drama and dance productions and a lounge popular with musicians and comedians.

His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
T 01224 337650
info@aberdeenperformingarts.com
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com

Co-founded by Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire in 1992, the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) has a total of 39 venues across the UK. ATG is one of the country’s foremost theatre producers and has been behind some of the most successful and innovative productions in Britain and internationally. ATG’s West End theatres include the Apollo Victoria, Comedy, Donmar Warehouse, Duke of York’s, Fortune, Lyceum, Phoenix, Piccadilly, Playhouse, Savoy and Trafalgar Studios. ATG also has regional theatres in Aylesbury, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Bromley, Edinburgh, Folkestone, Glasgow, Grimsby, Liverpool, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Richmond, Southport, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland, Torquay, Wimbledon, Woking and York.

Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 6GQ
T 01483 545800
administration@theambassadors.com
www.ambassadortickets.com

Arts & Business is a world leading membership network and consultancy with over 30 years of experience in fostering innovative partnerships between business and the arts. Through our in-house research and network of regional and national offices, we deliver a wide range of bespoke services and programmes working with both the commercial and cultural sectors to encourage private sector support of the arts including individual giving. At the heart of our work is the belief that the arts have the power to transform and change lives on both an individual and corporate level.

Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, Butler’s Wharf, London SE1 2NY
T 020 7378 8143
contactus@artsandbusiness.org.uk
www.artsandbusiness.org.uk

Arts Team RHWL is a team of architects specialising in the design, redevelopment and restoration of arts and cultural buildings. We are one of the UK’s leading specialists in this field, and have an extensive and growing track record in the design and delivery of innovative performing arts buildings. We combine creative flair with 40 years of experience to ensure every project responds uniquely and effectively to its brief, budget and context. Our mission is to raise the quality of experience for all users of performing arts buildings, from those visiting them to those operating and performing in them.

Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1AT
T 020 7480 1500
artsteam@rhwl.com
www.artsteam.com

Arup has a long, star-studded track record in the design of performing arts buildings around the world. We provide a truly integrated, comprehensive service across all phases of performing arts building projects, combining traditional design and engineering with specialist services such as business planning, acoustics, theatre consulting and architectural lighting. We design elegant, flexible and sustainable venues, helping our clients to create superb visitor and performer experiences, attract ever wider audiences and realise artistic ambitions within tight commercial constraints.

13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ
T 020 7636 1531
artsandculture@arup.com
www.arup.com/artsandculture

The Belgrade Theatre was built in 1958 as part of the reconstruction of Coventry after World War II and was named in honour of the Yugoslav gift of timber used to help reconstruct the city. Holding 866 in its two-tier main auditorium, it remains one of the largest regional producing theatres in Britain. Autumn 2007 saw the re-opening of the Belgrade Theatre after completion of its major capital project, which included a new 250-300 seat second space and refurbishment of the existing listed building. Hamish Glen has been both Artistic Director and Chief Executive since 2003.

Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS
T 02476 256431
admin@belgrade.co.uk
www.belgrade.co.uk

Bennetts Associates is one of the UK’s leading firms of architects, with a wide-ranging portfolio of award-winning projects and an established expertise in sustainability. The practice’s diverse portfolio covers arts, cultural and education work as well as commercial, transport and leisure projects. Over 100 major awards have been won by the practice including those for construction and operational excellence as well as architectural quality. Theatre projects include Hampstead Theatre in London, opened in 2003 and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon which opened to the public on time and budget in November 2010.

1 Rawstorne Place, London EC1V 7NL
T 020 7520 3300
mail@bennettsassociates.com
www.bennettsassociates.com

Charcoalblue provides bespoke design guidance on spaces intended for the presentation of drama, opera, dance, music, film and art. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, and in developing user-led projects. 2010 saw our collaboration with Haworth Tompkins on the Hoffman Building at Snape Maltings win a RIBA award, and the public opening of the RSC’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The Core at Corby Cube also opened in November 2010, setting a new benchmark in adaptable performance space, rooted in the lessons of the best of theatre architecture from the past. 2011 will see the ongoing development of the National Theatre’s Futures Project, which will include a re-working of the Cottesloe Theatre; a refurbished concert hall in Belgium, and the opening of the Ebert recital room at Glyndebourne.

17 Short Street, London SE1 8LJ
T 020 7928 0000
katy@charcoalblue.com
www.charcoalblue.com

Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the UK’s flagship theatres and has an international reputation; the emphasis of its programme is on the annual Festival, normally running from April to October. During the summer a musical beats at the heart of the season, surrounded by world premieres as well as brand-new productions of classic dramas and comedies, all of the highest quality. As well as the annual Festival, we offer the best touring drama, music, opera, comedy and children’s theatre during the autumn and winter months. To find out more about our current programme and to join our free email list, visit our website.

Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP
T 01243 784437 (Gen Enquiries)
admin@cft.org.uk
www.cft.org.uk www.cft.org.uk

Clay Paky is a world level reference brand in the sector of professional lighting systems. The wide range of its products includes moving body and moving mirror projectors, colour-changers, follow-spots, projectors for architectural lighting and various lighting effects. The company takes part in 25 important international trade fairs in the sector which include all the major countries of Europe, Asia, America and Australia. Clay Paky’s headquarters are located in central-northern Italy but during its 35 years of international business, we have put together a competent network of rental companies, dealers and distributors to provide its products for events, shows and installations.

via Pastrengo, 3/B, 24068 Seriate (BG), ITALY
T (+39) 035 65 43 11
cp.nfo@claypaky.it
www.claypaky.it

ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) is a global leader in entertainment and architectural lighting, dedicated to technical innovation and customer service. ETC manufactures the award-winning Source Four® and Selador® luminaires; Congo™, Eos™, and SmartFade™ families of control; Sensor SCR® and Matrix SCR®, and SineWave® dimming; Unison® Paradigm, Mosaic® and SmartLink® architectural controls; Smart Solutions™ compact lighting equipment, and more. ETC has its headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, and offices across the US, Europe and the Far East. ETC has more than 580 employees worldwide, including in-house customer and technical service departments offering 24-hour phone support.

26-28 Victoria Road Industrial Estate, Victoria Road, London W3 6UU
T 020 8896 1000
info@etcconnect.com
www.etcconnect.com

The earliest surviving Frank Matcham theatre – originally the Opera House. Now a 670-seat receiving venue with Studio Theatre and extensive education programme.

Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1HQ
T 01242 512515
geoffrey.rowe@everymantheatre.org.uk
www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse together make up a single engine for creative excellence, artistic adventure and audience involvement. An integrated programme across the two buildings has generated critical acclaim and audience growth, and has been the springboard for forward-looking programmes of artist development and youth and community engagement. Over the last few years the theatres have repeatedly collaborated with partners beyond Liverpool. Recent productions include a West End transfer of Harold Pinter’s The Caretaker starring Jonathan Pryce. co-productions with Lyric Hammersmith (Ghost Stories), Hampstead Theatre (Canary), English Touring Theatre (The Hypochondriac, Canary), West Yorkshire Playhouse (When We Are Married), Nottingham Playhouse (Oedipus) and King Lear starring Pete Postlethwaite with Headlong and the Young Vic.

13 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BH
T 0151 708 3700
info@everymanplayhouse.com
www.everymanplayhouse.com

The Grand Theatre is a 1,053-seat theatre designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing art form, as Blackpool’s community theatre, Lancashire’s preferred opera house and Britain’s National Theatre of Variety. Our mission is to continue our historic success in conserving the integrity of the irreplaceable Grade II* Listed Victorian theatre, welcoming theatregoers by presenting a discerning programme of popular, thought-provoking and progressive theatre for Blackpool and the North West. The theatre underwent a £560,000 refurbishment in 2008.

33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT
T 01253 290111
geninfo@blackpoolgrand.co.uk
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Haworth Tompkins architects have worked with performing arts clients including the Royal Court, the Almeida (at Kings Cross and Gainsborough Studios), the Regents Park Open Air Theatre, the Theatre Royal Bath (the Egg and Ustinov Studio), the NT Studio, the Oxford North Wall, the Young Vic and Aldeburgh Music. Our completed buildings have received many awards from the architectural and arts communities and are published internationally. We are currently working with The NT, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, Chichester Festival Theatre, BAC, the Bush, Regents Park Open Air Theatre and the Donmar.

19/20 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DR
T 020 7250 3225
info@haworthtompkins.com
www.haworthtompkins.com

Hettle Andrews & Associates Ltd is a commercial insurance broker and risk management consultant specialising in areas where we have true expertise. Having held Chartered Broker Status since 2007 the Hettle Andrews team are true professionals. Our aim is to deliver a blend of specialist knowledge, risk management and insurance solutions through our leading edge technology. Recognising that no two theatres are the same we are able to provide a bespoke package of covers specific to the risks you face covering everything from your assets to employee benefits. Overall we are dedicated to always delivering a quality solution.

123 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8LD
T 0121 423 6200
info@hettleandrews.co.uk
www.hettleandrews.co.uk

Hughes Jones Farrell are an exciting young architects practice with a wide portfolio of work with clients ranging from housing and office developers to charities and cultural institutions. With projects in the residential, commercial and community sectors, their expertise specifically lies in resolving complex projects with ideas that are deliverable and practical but fresh and interesting. They have valuable experience in providing theatre and cultural facilities in complicated and demanding spaces and their innovative and intuitive approach provides exciting design solutions for a range of complex projects. They have a strong belief in providing an outstanding experience for all theatre users and to ensure the ‘magic’ is not forgotten or compromised in the design and build process.

Studio 8, 30 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0HS
T 020 7928 6572
mail@hjfarchitects.co.uk
www.hjfarchitects.co.uk

The London Opera Glass Company has been providing theatres with an opera glass service since 1913. The service is free to host theatres and this year expects to contribute over £100,000 in commission payments to the UK theatre industry. The glasses are fitted in the vast majority of the larger auditoriums in the UK and most patrons now consider the glasses to be an essential part of the modern theatre going experience.

3 The Crystal Business Centre, Sandwich Industrial Estate, Sandwich CT13 9QX
T 01304 620360
philip.main@operaglasses.co.uk
www.operaglasses.co.uk

Max Fordham Consulting Engineers has been delivering beautifully engineered and sustainable cultural buildings for nearly 50 years. We have deep and practical knowledge and understanding of the demands of comfort and performance in theatres. Our perspective is broad: we consider everything from the natural resources available and how they can help deliver a theatre which uses as little energy as possible; to the design intent of the architect; the specific needs of the various users and the vision and ambition of the client. We have a track record of successful theatre new builds, refurbishment and conservation in the UK and internationally. .

The Rotunda, 42-43 Gloucester Crescent, London NW1 7PE
T: 020 7267 5161
www.maxfordham.com

Founded by David T. Nederlander, the Nederlander Organisation began in 1912. Now into their third generation of theatre development, ownership, management and production, it is one of the largest, most experienced operators of live theatre. The Nederlanders are generally credited with creating the outdoor amphitheater concept as it is known today. The legitimate theatres owned and/or operated by Nederlander in New York on Broadway are: the Brooks Atkinson, Lunt- Fontanne, Gershwin, Marquis, Minskoff, Nederlander, Palace, Richard Rodgers and Neil Simon theatres. The organisation also owns/operates theatres in Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego, Tucson, Charleston, and Anaheim, and in London, England: the Aldwych, Adelphi and Dominion theatres.

Regina House, 124 Finchley Road, London NW3 5JS
www.nederlander.com

Northern Stage is the largest producing theatre company in the North East of England, and we are very pleased that we are regarded as one of the top-eleven producing theatres in the UK. As well as our work in Newcastle, you might see us out on tour around the country with some of our biggest work. We have built a reputation for fresh and relevant productions of modern classics that attract audiences of all ages, including a 1950s version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger, and the landmark satirical musical Oh What A Lovely War.

Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RH
T 0191 232 3366
info@northernstage.co.uk
www.northernstage.co.uk

As one of the UK’s leading acoustic consultancies, we have been responsible for the acoustic design of a large number of high quality auditoria with excellent acoustics. We offer a wide range of expert acoustic advice to clients, architects, engineers and developers on building acoustics, noise and vibration control and sound system design. Specialist areas include new theatres and auditoria, multi-purpose auditoria with variable acoustics, refurbishment of period theatres, computer aided recording studio and auditorium design (using CATT software), resiliently mounted structures and buildings, long term noise and vibration monitoring, environmental acoustic design and the design of very low noise air systems, close to the threshold of hearing.

130 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RS
T 020 8671 2223
paul@pgacoustics.org
www.pgacoustics.org

Light is at the centre of everything Philips Entertainment Group (PEG) does. Our lighting solutions ensure lighting designers & technicians can transform the most ordinary environments into something extraordinary. providing lighting tools that engage, entertain, and inspire in every space from internationally renowned theatres and opera houses, art galleries and museum to schools and colleges, regional arts centres, retail and leisure environments. Comprising the top innovators of the entertainment lighting market, PEG embraces industry respected brands Selecon, Strand and Varilite. While each brand offers its own unique portfolio of lighting products, when combined they provide an intuitive, professional, ‘total lighting solution’ that respond to a diversity of application challenges, effectively, efficiently and responsibly.

Marssteden 152, Enschede 7547 TD Netherlands
T +44 7974 752646
www.seleconlight.com
www.strandlighting.com

The Really Useful Group Theatres own and manage seven West End theatres including the Grade I listed Theatre Royal Drury Lane; the opulent Palace Theatre, a Victorian gem; the 1970s New London Theatre; the Art Deco Cambridge Theatre; Her Majesty’s Theatre, home to The Phantom of the Opera for 24 years; the world famous London Palladium and the Adelphi Theatre, which is owned in association with Nederlander International Ltd. In early 2011 it is intended that four of those theatres, Her Majesty’s Theatre, the New London Theatre, the Cambridge Theatre and the Palace Theatre, will pass into new ownership.

22 Tower Street, London WC2H 9TW
T 020 7240 0880
mark.fox@reallyuseful.co.uk
www.reallyuseful.com

Royal & Derngate is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northampton. It offers a diverse programme of work on its stages, from drama to dance, stand-up comedy to classical music, and children’s shows to opera. Some of the biggest names and shows on tour can be found here, alongside a widely acclaimed Made in Northampton programme of in-house produced work. “The most exciting regional theatre of the decade” Michael Billington, The Guardian “I can think of few arts complexes that induce such a rush of excitement on arrival” Dominic Cavendish, The Daily Telegraph

Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
T 01604 624811 (Box Office)
boxoffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Flame retardant drapes, backdrops, motorized curtain tracks, kabuki, roll up systems, projection screens, scrims, and accessories for theaters, events, trade shows, film and tv studios, performances, tours, dance, opera, amusement parks, and public venues. ShowTex is a worldwide leader in inventing, manufacturing, selling, and installing the most innovative flame retardant curtain fabrics, tracks, and motion control systems for achieving the creative vision of event and entertainment professionals. ShowTex: For event and entertainment professionals around the world who want the most innovative curtain fabrics, tracks, and motion control systems.

Everaertsstraat 69, B-2060 Antwerpen, Belgium
T +33 3236 8440
info.be@showtex.com
www.showtex.com

The Society provides a meeting point for all those interested in the history and technique of the British theatre. It publishes new books and reprints texts chosen to illustrate aspects of theatre history; distributes Theatre Notebook, an illustrated journal devoted to the history and technique of the British theatre; puts on a series of lectures by distinguished speakers on topics of theatrical interest; and acts as an advisory body on theatrical matters. It also offers research grants to encourage work on theatrical subjects, especially those connected with live theatre, and also hosts an annual Theatre Book Prize.

Hon. Secretary, c/o The National Theatre Archive
83-101 The Cut, London SE1 8LL
contact@str.org.uk
www.str.org.uk

The Stage is the publication of the UK performing arts and entertainment industry, covering both the live sector and broadcasting. Its readership includes performers, backstage staff, students, commercial and public sector management and producers, plus many non-professionals. Its website www.thestage.co.uk is the most popular performing arts online publication in Britain. The Stage is dedicated to providing advice and help to those in the industry or seeking to enter it, as well as promoting the needs of the sector to the wider world. In addition to its editorial activities, the publication supports key industry events and awards every year.

47 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3XT
T 020 7403 1818
gen_enquiries@thestage.co.uk
www.thestage.co.uk

Theatreplan is a world-renowned specialist consultancy providing advisory and design services to performing arts companies, venue managements, architects, project managers and engineers. We specialise in creating theatres, opera houses and music venues, conference centres and education facilities in existing and listed buildings, found spaces and new structures. We offer a wide range of theatre planning and technical design services based on our experience of projects worldwide and our knowledge of future expectations. From initial concepts to detailed plans and specifications, we deliver a tailored service to ensure well-functioning stages, practical backstage facilities, comfortable auditoria and excellent audience circulation areas.

27 Colonnade, London WC1N 1JA
020 7841 0440
info@theatreplan.net
www.theatreplan.co.uk

With more than 1,200 projects in over 70 countries, our work ranges from studio theatres to performing arts centres. With that kind of experience, we’re ready to help you with any project you can imagine. We’re a talented team of specialists with invaluable backgrounds working directly in the theatre world. But most importantly, we love what we do, and it shows. We start each of our projects, whether large or small, by listening carefully to our client’s needs and dreams. Then we combine our creativity, experience, and understanding of the bigger picture to help you bring the arts alive for your audience, artists, and community.

4 Apollo Studios, Charlton Kings Road, London NW5 2SW
T 020 7482 4224
uk@theatreprojects.com
www.theatreprojects.com

The beautifully refurbished Grade II* Theatre Royal Bath, dating from 1805, is one of the few remaining theatres from that period still serving its original purpose. Audiences of 270,000 people a year travel from a 50 miles radius and beyond, making the Theatre Royal one of the most successful regional theatres. A rich programme of drama, opera, ballet, comedy and musicals is presented by Britain’s most illustrious companies. Its own Theatre Royal Bath Productions has become nationally important as a leading producer of touring plays. The development of the Ustinov Studio and the egg theatre has extended the programme to encompass contemporary theatre as well as encouraging new audiences.

Sawclose, Bath BA1 1ET
T 01225 448815
boxoffice@theatreroyal.org.uk
www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Theatre Royal Margate was listed as Grade II* in 1987. Originally commissioned in 1786 the theatre was extensively re-modelled in 1874 by the theatre architect JT Robinson who also designed the Old Vic in London. The auditorium, proscenium arch and stage from this time survive today in a virtually unaltered state. Managed by the Margate Theatre Royal Trust under Artistic Director Will Wollen the theatre is engaged on a journey to be a financially independent, influential and ground-breaking cultural and community hub centred around a beautifully-restored heritage building, with state of the art facilities.

Addington Street, Margate CT9 2AQ
T 01843 293397 (Admin)
admin@theatreroyalmargate.com
www.theatreroyalmargate.com

Opened in February 1837, the Grade I listed Theatre Royal remains one of the most historic, cultural landmarks in Newcastle. One of the most famous theatre’s in the country, in its 170 year history the Theatre Royal has played host to the biggest names in dance, drama, music and comedy. The theatre presents over 370 performances to around 310,000 people each year and is the regional home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Opera North and Rambert Dance Company. It is the Theatre Royal’s aim to deliver performances that will inspire, challenge and above all entertain.

Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BR
T 0191 244 2500
philip.bernays@theatreroyal.co.uk
www.theatreroyal.co.uk

The Theatre Royal Plymouth is the largest and best attended regional producing theatre in the UK and the leading promoter of theatre in the South West. There are two distinctive performance spaces, the Theatre Royal and the Drum Theatre, as well as TR2, our award-winning theatre production and education centre. The range of work presented on both stages is incredibly extensive, ranging from bringing world-class opera, dance, drama and musical productions to the South West, to commissioning, co-producing or producing our own work with many of the country’s leading theatre companies.

Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR
T 01752 230336
info@theatreroyal.com
www.theatreroyal.com

Unusual is the UK’s most experienced provider of rigging and stage engineering solutions, with the capacity to support concurrent major international projects and smaller regional projects with equal dedication. Our approach is unique among stage engineering companies in the UK. Using our combined experience of the event industry, theatre staging and rigging and previous capital projects, we design and source the best solutions for each project, whether that is a stage elevator system, flying system, tension wire grid or ‘invisible’ suspensions for a museum exhibit. Recent projects include the restoration of the Grade I listed Newcastle Theatre Royal to all its Frank Matcham glory and the project management of Garsington Opera Pavilion.

The Wharf, Bugbrooke, Northampton NN7 3QB
T 01604 830083
sales@unusual.co.uk
www.unusual.co.uk

The Victoria Palace’s management encompasses three West End theatres, the Victoria Palace, the St.Martin’s Theatre and the Ambassadors Theatre. All three theatres are listed buildings and have been places of public entertainment for nearly 100 years. The St.Martin’s is the current home of the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap, now in its 59th year, which ran at the Ambassadors Theatre for its first 25 years. The management of the theatres is dedicated to maintaining the integrity and style of the historic buildings, while endeavouring to equip them for the 21st century.

Victoria Street, London SW1E 5EA
T 020 7828 6000
janetichband@victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk
www.victoriapalacetheatre.co.uk

W&P Longreach is a leading specialist insurance broker advising a diverse range of clients in the arts, theatre and entertainment sector. The company was created in 2010 following the merger of Walton & Parkinson (W&P) a leading theatre broker, and Longreach International, a niche broker in the sports music and event sectors. Our combined experience spans over 30 years and we currently act for over 100 venues throughout the UK. The scale of our operation enables us to access a range of insurance providers and we are able to provide competitive premiums with bespoke cover suited to our client’s needs.

20 St. Dunstan’s Hill, London EC3R 8PP
T 020 7929 4747
enquiries@wandp-longreach.com
www.wandp-longreach.com