Forum Theatre - Information for hirning the Theatre

GENERAL INFORMATION

OVER 18’s VENUE
The Forum Melbourne is an over 18’s venue. Patrons must be able to present one of the following ID’s to gain entry: learner or driver’s license, passport, proof of age card, keypass. No ID, No Entry, No Refunds. For further information please contact the Box Office on (03) 9299 9700.

PROHIBITED
Alcohol, cans, bottles, recording equipment, lazers, studded belts or weapons can not be brought onto the premises.

NO SMOKING
The Forum Melbourne is a no smoking venue.

ATM’s
‘Cash-out’ facilities are available from venue Bars. Closest ATM is at Federation Square

LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED TICKETS
Lost, stolen or damaged tickets must be reported to Ticketmaster prior to the event day, or prior to 4pm on the event day

FACILITIES - for use by the Hirer

1.Front-of-House management staff (ushers and program sellers are casual employees and will be charged at the current hourly rate).
2. General cleaning, air conditioning and lighting of auditorium, foyers and backstage area.
3. Maintenance of all theatre equipment.
4. Dressing room accommodation.
5. Wardrobe area (containing facilities as listed).
6. Theatre advertising and promotional space.
7. The assistance of senior technical staff (advisory capacity).
8. Sound equipment (as listed).
9. Lighting and stage equipment (as listed) are available for hire.

FORUM 1 - BACKSTAGE ACCOMMODATION:

FORUM I

Visiting Company Manager’s Office

Dressing Room #1 is often used for this purpose
Dressing Room #2

Dressing Rooms:

Rm #      Accom (all with Phone points on request)
Stage Level P.S. side
1              2 pax with ensuite, clothes rack
2              3 pax with ensuite, clothes rack

Basement Level

3              2 pax with ensuite
4              4 pax washbasin, shared facilities
5              2 pax washbasin, shared facilities
6              2 pax washbasin, shared facilities
7              3 pax washbasin, shared facilities
8              10 pax washbasin, shared facilities
9              2 pax washbasin, shared facilities

Shared Facilities:

Male 2 showers, 2 toilets
Female 2 showers, 3 toilets

Green Room 3 x 8 metres
Basement area: kitchen sink, fridge, urn.

Wardrobe Facilities
4.5 x 4.5m 1 x industrial washing machine
1 x industrial dryer
1 x iron

Warm Up Area, Visiting Company Offices (4.5 x 4.5m)

Stage Management Console

Located in Prompt corner.
Microphone for cast call to dressing rooms.
Monitor with camera on Circle front.

LIGHTING AND SOUND - FORUM 1 AND FORUM 2

FORUM II (UPSTAIRS)

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:

3 Phase Buzz Bars

(A-grade electrician required for connection)
F.O.H. dimmer supply 400amp
Backstage dimmer supply
With “Power Lock” Connection 400amp

3 Phase Wilco Outlets

O.P. dimmer room 50amp x 2
O.P. downstage wall 32amp x 1
O.P. downstage wall
(sound only) 32amp x 1
P.S. downstage wall 32amp x 2

Inhouse Equipment

60x 5kw JTM dimmers, DMX controlled
2x   Lighting bars with 24ccts back to dimmers
48 Par 64
8x   Sil15 1k Profiles
4x   Sil 30 1k Profiles
1x   48ft Box Truss on chain motors

Lighting is a Standard Rig Configuration and must be returned to the Standard Rig if moved.
*Please note there is a usage charge for the Standard Lighting Rig.

Lighting Control Position

Centre of Auditorium behind first row of booths (alongside Sound Control Position) or O.P. side of old Dress Circle Balcony. House lights can be controlled from either of these control positions.

Projection Equipment

SOUND EQUIPMENT:

There is a Permanent Flown F.O.H. System. This Equipment varies and is supplied by Johnston Audio. Contact Venue re Spec.

The Multicore Sound Loom needs to be 60 metres long and is run via the under stalls area on a single sided cable tray to stage.

FORUM I (CABARET ROOM)

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:

There is a standard lighting rig in the Forum, however additional equipment can be drawn from a large pool of lighting gear, available for hire at competitive rates. The venue is well catered for in relation to power.

3 Phase Buzz Bars (A-grade electrician required for connection)
F.O.H. dimmer supply 400amp
Backstage dimmer supply
With “Power Lock” Connection 400amp

3 Phase Wilco Outlets

O.P. dimmer room 50amp x 2
O.P. downstage wall 32amp x 1
O.P. downstage wall
(sound only) 32amp x 1
P.S. downstage wall 32amp x 2

Inhouse Equipment

60x 5kw JTM dimmers, DMX controlled
2x   Lighting bars with 24ccts back to dimmers
48 Par 64
8x   Sil15 1k Profiles
4x   Sil 30 1k Profiles
1x   48ft Box Truss on chain motors

Lighting is a Standard Rig Configuration and must be returned to the Standard Rig if moved.

*Please note there is a usage charge for the Standard Lighting Rig.

Lighting Control Position

Centre of Auditorium behind first row of booths (alongside Sound Control Position) or O.P. side of old Dress Circle Balcony. House lights can be controlled from either of these control positions.

SOUND EQUIPMENT:

There is a Permanent Flown F.O.H. System. This Equipment varies and is supplied by Johnston Audio. Contact Venue re Spec.

The Multicore Sound Loom needs to be 60 metres long and is run via the under stalls area on a single sided cable tray to stage.

Note: Equipment must not interfere with the Fire Curtain’s Operation.

SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL FACILITIES:

FORUM II (UPSTAIRS)
STAGE DIMENSIONS	MM
There is no Proscenium in Forum II
STAGE WIDTH
Wall to Wall	21430
C to P.S. Wall	10810
C to O.P. Wall	10720
Between Fly Galleries	18800

STAGE DEPTH
Edge of Apron to Back Wall	8770
Edge of Apron to Setting Line	1100
Setting Line to Back Set of Counterweights	6900
Setting Line to Back Wall	7830
Setting Line to Upstage Edge of Fire Curtain	275

STAGE HEIGHT
Stage to Grid	17010
Fly Drift	16410
Proscenium Height	8400

CLOTHS
6 x Black Legs
3 x Black Borders
1 x Black Smother

FORUM I (CABARET ROOM)
STAGE DIMENSIONS	MM

PROSCENIUM OPENING
Width	15210
Height	8400

STAGE WIDTH
Wall to Wall	21430
C to P.S. Wall	10810
C to O.P. Wall	10720
Between Fly Galleries	18800

STAGE DEPTH
Edge of Apron to Back Wall	8770
Edge of Apron to Setting Line	1100
Setting Line to Back Set of Counterweights	6900
Setting Line to Back Wall	7830
Setting Line to Upstage Edge of Fire Curtain	275

STAGE HEIGHT
Stage to Grid	17010
Fly Drift	16410
Proscenium Height	8400

FLYING SYSTEM
Number of Sets of Lines	25
Batten Length	18070
Batten Spacing	250
Batten Size	50
* Fly system operated from Prompt side at Stage or Gallery level.
CLOTHS
6 x Black Legs
3 x Black Borders
1 x Black Smother

Hiring Information

Forum I - Main Auditorium

Capacities

Forum II Upstairs Auditorium

Capacities

AVAILABILITY CALENDER

Corporate events and private functions

Contact for bands and productions

Contact for corporate events and functions

FORUM I

Visiting Company Manager’s Office

Dressing Rooms:

Shared Facilities:

Stage Management Console

FORUM II (UPSTAIRS)

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:

3 Phase Buzz Bars

3 Phase Wilco Outlets

Inhouse Equipment

Lighting Control Position

SOUND EQUIPMENT:

FORUM I (CABARET ROOM)

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT:

3 Phase Wilco Outlets

Inhouse Equipment

Lighting Control Position

SOUND EQUIPMENT:

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