Rhoda McGaw Theatre
Rhoda McGaw Theatre: Theatre Information
Rhoda McGaw Theatre
Rhoda McGaw Theatre
The Ambassadors,
Peacocks Centre,
Woking,
Surrey,
GU21 6GQ
Box Office:
01483 545900
Administration/Stage door:
01483 545855
Press Enquiries:
0208 545 7919
RHODA McGAW THEATRE, WOKING
WOKING DANCE FESTIVAL 2007
RHODA MCGAW EVENTS: ONLINE SALES
JYRKI KARTTUNEN
HUMAN IMITATIONS
UK PREMIERE
Tue 13 March at 7.45pm
Tickets: £11 (Concs £8.50)
Festival Multi-Buy Discount: Save £2 per ticket when booking for 2 or more Festival events
Running Time: approx 80 minutes
Fizzing with originality and humour, Finland’s Jyrki Karttunen and his company of five male dancers perform expressive dance theatre experimenting with the idea of ‘being someone else’. Fascinated by reinvention, Karttunen looks at how we adopt roles through different imitations in our everyday lives. Visceral dance collides with illusionary magic in this quirky and vibrant piece, as characters dress up and down, adopt manneristic movements, wrestle, and float through the air, amplified with a techni-coloured musical score. This charming and high-spirited production from one of Finland’s leading choreographers, has entertained audiences across the globe.
Be the first to see this exclusive UK premiere in Woking.
‘Openly theatrical, entertaining, emotional and hilarious... an enchanting journey with surprising details and twists’
TANSSI MAGAZINE
‘One of the great conjurors of contemporary dance... deeply tickling humour and emotive stage-struck magic. Outstanding, plucky and lovely’
DANCE EUROPE
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TIAGO GUEDES
MATRIOSKA
UK PREMIERE
Sat 17 March at 11am
Tickets: £8 (Concs £5)
Family Ticket for 4 (£22 max 2 adults)
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Running Time: approx 45 minutes
For children ages 6-10 years old.
A mischievous tale of disappearing objects unravels with a journey of discovery and wonder in this magical duet choreographed by Portugal’s Tiago Guedes.
A young girl sets off on a camping trip, pitches her tent, crawls inside, and falls fast asleep. But when she awakes, she finds herself outside her tent, and swept into a wild and wonderful adventure. Transforming itself into a variety of guises – animal, vegetable and mineral – her magical tent unveils layer after layer of hidden secrets.
With scissors, scotch tape and buckets of creativity, Guedes conjures simple everyday objects into wonderful sculptures. Combining visual tricks, movement and mime, this inventive show taps into the imaginations of young audiences and celebrates the magic of live performance.
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NIKI McCRETTON
MUTTNIK, THE FIRST DOG IN SPACE
Sat 24 March at 11am
Tickets: £8 (Concs £5)
Family Ticket for 4 (£22 max 2 adults)
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Running Time: 50 minutes
For children and ‘childish adults’ over the age of 3.
Muttnik is a stray dog living on the streets of Moscow. One day she is captured, and to her surprise, finds herself in a shiny new home with food, water and adventures better than dreams. She is living at the Russian Space Centre and has been selected to be the first dog in space! She learns to fly a rocket, to parachute jump, to dance in zero gravity and to go ‘where no dog has gone before’. Will she skate on the rings of Saturn, and what will be her first message home from the moon?
Niki McCretton brings us her imaginative slant on what happened to Laika, the dog the Russians sent into space aboard the rocket Sputnik 2 in 1957. An international sell-out show, this enchanting tale is told with dance, music and puppetry.
‘An engaging and versatile solo perfomer moving from exuberant Singing In The Rain-style dance to Cossack whirling... Frequently moving as well as fun’
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
‘Gorgeous... A beautifully thought through, very funny and resourceful piece of physical theatre that works for children and adults alike’ THE HERALD
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DANCE AFRICA NOW
COMPAGNIE PREMIER TEMPS: IMPROVISÉ_2
IMED JEMAA: ROJLA
KEBAYA MOTURI: HISIA
3 UK PREMIERES
Wed 28 March at 7.45pm
Tickets: £11 (Concs £8.50)
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Running Time: 120 minutes (including 2 intervals)
Spanning North, East and West Africa, three stunning dance companies from Senegal, Kenya, and Tunisia are united in this triple bill, celebrating the rich diversity of African performing arts and its vibrant creativity.
Senegal’s Compagnie Premier Temps presents Impro-visé_2, a powerfully evocative duet observing the emotional strain of life on the streets in Dakar. Choreographer Andréya Ouamba has created an original and intense dance piece, which won the international competition at Danse L’Afrique in Paris. Possessing a yearning grace and raw muscular strength, two dancers mesmerize with every inch of movement, enhanced by a rich lyrical soundtrack of vocals and rhythm.
Hip hop dance has grown increasingly popular in Tunisia over the last 20 years. Award-winning choreographer Imed Jemaa transfers this urban dance form from the street to the stage in his new piece Rojla. Performed by seven athletic dancers, the piece evokes the atmosphere of the Maghreb Medinas with poetic tales of city life.
Kenyan dancer-choreographer, Kebaya Moturi performs his solo piece, Hisia (Swahili for ‘intuition’). Developing his own movement language fusing African and European influences, Moturi’s beautifully meditative work paints the stage with poetic texts, dance, and ritualistic movement.
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DANCE AFRICA NOW IN CONTEXT
DANCE MIGRATION: BODIES – ARTISTRY – IDENTITY
Sat 31 March, 10am – 5pm
Cost: £20 (includes lunch and refreshments)
One-day conference in association with the University of Surrey and the AHRC Centre for Cross-cultural Music and Dance Performance.
Dance Migration will discuss how migration, artistic ownership and cultural identity affects the creation and perception of dance. A new generation of artists and scholars from Africa and Europe give presentations and show performance research to add to the debate, inc. Opiyo Okach (Kenya / France), Andreya Ouamba & Fattou Cisse (Senegal), Imed Jemaa (Tunisia), Kebaya Moturi (Kenya), Funmi Adewole (UK, Nigeria), Nelson Fernandez (UK), Francis Angol (UK).
For dance practitioners, promoters, dance organizations academics and people interested in international exchange.
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JEAN ABREU
DOUBLE BILL: DIALOGO / AEQUUS
Friday 30 March at 7.45pm
Tickets: £11 (Concs £8.50)
Festival Multi-Buy Discount:
Featuring live music, Brazilian dancer-choreographer Jean Abreu treats you to his original and tantalizing blend of Latin, capoeira and contemporary dance, with two new works.
Inspired by a visit to the Amazon, Aequus takes the audience on a vibrant journey into the heart of the Rainforest, rediscovering cycles of nature in a breathtaking fusion of live music, movement and text. In Dialogo dancer and musician explore the relationship between sound and movement in an innovative and intimate duet.
One of the UK’s hottest young dancer-choreographers, Abreu has won a string of awards for his strong, sensuous Latin inspired dance, including the prestigious Jerwood Prize. Fuelled by the infectious live rhythms of Brazilian music, five dancers ignite the stage with potent muscularity and feline grace.
Aequus was developed in partnership with and commissioned by DanceEast and the New Wolsey Theatre with the support of Arts Council England East.
‘Abreu has an easy flow of movement, giving a velvety softness to his most jagged of poses.’
THE INDEPENDENT ON RAIZES
‘Abreu has a wonderfully sensuous movement style. The choreography is intelligent and sensitive.’
THE DANCE INSIDER ON O LUNGO DROM
DANCE MIGRATION: BODIES – ARTISTRY – IDENTITY
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OTHER EVENT INFORMATION
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
CAPACITY : 228.
MAIN STAGE DIMENSIONS
Height to RSJs (up and down) :6.60m.
Height to under traverse track :6.00m.
Height to under onstage gantry :5.45m.
Proscenium Width :10.97m.
Width – wall to wall :17.63m.
Depth (from screen to apron front) :8.53m.
Depth L&R wings :6.30m.
Height of stage dock doors SR :4.75m.
Width of stage dock doors SR :1.80m.
Height of stage doors SL : 2.30m.
Width of stage doors SL : 1.58m.
ORCHESTRA PIT
3 separate sections of stage DSR removable to create Pit area.
Maximum Dimensions:
WIDTH : 5.15m.
DEPTH SR : 1.25m.
DEPTH CS : 2.30m.
STAGE EQUIPMENT
FLYING
3 x 250 kg winch sets (onstage LX bars 1, 2 and 3).
4 x 70 kg hemp sets.
4 x traverse tracks.
1 x cyc track.
2 x leg bars (under gantry).
1 x set motorised House Tabs.
PERMANENTLY RIGGED STAGE EQUIPMENT
1Pair House Tabs & Border.
3 Pair Black Traverse.
2 Pair Black Legs.
4Black borders.
1White cyc cloth.
1Wipe Track.
Movement of any of the above items from their usual positions is only
permitted after consultation with a Permanent Member of Staff.
LOOSE STAGE EQUIPMENT
2Pair Black Legs (spare, damaged).
1Pair FOH stage treads.
1Pair black treads.
1 Pair black treads*.
6Gate leg rostra*. :6’ x 4’ x 2’.
6Rostra tops*. : 6’ x 4’.
5Gate leg rostra. : 8’ x 4’ x 3’.
5Rostra tops. : 8’ x 4’.
10Stage braces*.
12Stage Weights*.
1Medium Tallescope.
1Medium Zarges ladder.
2Aluminium ladders.
1Aluminium step ladder*.
2Dust pan & brushes.
4Stage brooms.
1Prompt Desk.
1Tall Prompt Chair.
1Upright Piano (with cover).
1Yamaha Baby Grand Piano (with cover).
2Piano Stool.
10Music Stands (1 double, 9 single).
1CO2 Fire Extinguishers (SL & SR).
to availability. Please confirm with the WDA prior to use.
LIGHTING
LIGHTING CONTROL
Strand 520. Software V2.5e with Tracker 200 channels DMX to 78 D54 Dimmers.
(70 x 2.5k, 8 x 5k).
DMX is distributed to five points in the theatre via a DMX buffered splitter.
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
7575w Source 4 15/30 Profiles (7 Rigged).
2575w Source 4 25/50 Profiles (2 Rigged).
51200w Cantata 18/32 Profiles (1 Rigged, 4 spare).
41200w Cantata 26/44 Profiles (4 Rigged).
71000w Teatro 15/28 Profiles (2 Rigged,5 spare).
6650w Prelude 16/30 Profiles (6 Rigged).
3500w Patt 123 Profiles (3 spare).
41000w Patt 263/264 Profiles (4 spare).
121200w Cantata Fresnels (12 Rigged).
161000w Teatro Fresnels (16 Rigged).
10ADB Fresnels (10 Rigged).
81000w Patt 223 Fresnels (8 spare).
21000w Starlette Fresnels (2 spare).
1650w Quartette Fresnels (1 spare).
3500w Patt 23 Fresnels (3 spare).
22000w Patt 243 Fresnels (2 Rigged).
44 x 500w Coda Floods (4 Rigged).
141000w CP62 Par cans (6 Rigged, 8 spare).
81000w ADB Floods (8 spare).
21200w Cantata Follow Spots (with stands and colour magazines).
Other Equipment:-
TRS and assorted cabling.
Barn Doors.
Colour frames
Gobo holders.
Irises.
There is a stock of spare lamps for all the lanterns kept within the RMT this consists of 2 of all the following: -
T11/19 - T29 – CP43 – T26 – T18/25 – K1 – HPL575
All dead lamps must be kept and returned to a permanent member of staff. At the end of the hire period all lamps missing from the stock and unaccounted for will be charged to the user group.
SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS
The main sound system (i.e. P.A.) comprises :-
Pros Arch Left Meyer UPA-1P.
EV SB600 Bass.
Pros Arch Right Meyer UPA-1P.
EV SB600 Bass.
1Community Foldback Wedge (spare).
2Peavey unpowered monitors.
3 Peavey ES-12PM powered moniters.
THE SOUND CONTROL ROOM
1Soundcraft Spirit Live 12 x 4 x 2 Mixing Desk.
1Soundcraft Spirit Folio Notepad (Show Relay Control).
1Citronic Dual 31 Band Graphic Equaliser AP231 (Locked).
1Yamaha Q2031A Graphic Equaliser.
1Yamaha P1250C Amplifier.
1Yamaha P2075 Amplifier.
1MXF400 Sub Amplifier.
1QSC Amplifier.
1EMO Power Distribution Amplifier.
1Infra-Red Hard of Hearing System Power Supply Unit.
1Ampetronic Induction Loop Driver.
2Yamaha Powered Monitors (1 LX Control Room, 1 Sound Control Room).
1Techpro Master Station. Dual Circuit (6 pin connectors) Intercom System.
1Shuttlesound Speakon Patchfield.
175 way Patchfield.
1Alesis Midiverb 4 Effects Processor.
1Tascam MD350 Minidisc Deck + Remote.
1Denon DCD-715 CD Player.
LOOSE SOUND EQUIPMENT
5 Techpro Comms Headset.
5Techpro Comms Beltpack.
2Shure SM58 Microphone.
1AKG Show Relay Microphone (permanently rigged).
1Angle Poise Lamp.
1Headphones for Mixing Desk.
1Kodak Carousel Slide Projector (leads cables and lenses).
SOUND CABLES An assortment of:
3 Pin XLR Mic Cable.
Jack to XLR Cable.
6 Pin XLR Comms Cable.
Speakon to Jack.
Speakon to Speakon.
RADIO MICROPHONES
Companies using the Rhoda may wish to hire the theatre’s own system. This operates on a special frequency not usually available to touring companies using the New Victoria Theatre. The frequencies are UHF on Channel 67 and are as follows: 838.625, 839.250, 840.250, 841.000, 844.375, 845.500. Rhoda users may still wish to use their own radios, either through personal preference or to augment the house system. This may only be done with the prior permission of the Chief Electrician after checking the requirements of any companies visiting the New Victoria Theatre whose needs take absolute priority and no radio transmitting equipment may be brought into the theatre without this permission. Any interference to a sound system being used in the New Victoria Theatre caused by a user group in the Rhoda McGaw Theatre will result in the immediate termination of power to any transmitting equipment in the Rhoda McGaw Theatre.
6Shure UC1-KK transmitter packs.
6Black Laveliere Mics, heads and clips.
2Flesh Laveliere Mics.
2Handheld transmitters.
1Radio Rack Receiver.
Visiting companies will be expected to pay for any damage however caused to any equipment and for any losses. They must provide their own alkaline batteries.
OTHER EQUIPMENT
This equipment is subject to availability and must be requested in advance:-Microphone stands and holders.
VIDEO
There is a video SHOW RELAY/MD CAMERA system installed in the theatre.
This consists of :-
FOH Panasonic WVCP460Super Dynamic II Camera (permanent).
Onstage Panasonic WVCM1420 Colour Monitor (movable).
Onstage Brackets DSL, DSR.
FOH Monitor (MD Camera) FOH Bridge 3 (permanent).
Dock Monitor (Show Relay) (permanent).
Show Relay outlets DSL, DSR, DOCK.
MD Camera inputs DSR (for pit) DOCK.
MD Camera outlets DSR, DSL.
Kramer 104L VDA. 1 IN 4 OUT (Show Relay) 1 IN perm, 3 OUT perm, 1 OUT spare.
Kramer VM-50V VDA. 2 IN 6 OUT (MD Camera) 2 IN perm, 4 OUT perm, 2OUT spare.
Power for the system is on a dedicated circuit controlled from DSL. No alterations are permitted to the permanent system. Additions to and/or changes to the rest of the system, such as MD Camera, extra monitors, movement of Onstage monitor are only allowed with consent of Chief Electrician. These changes can only be made in the presence of a Permanent Member of Staff.
ON STAGE POWER
1100 amp three phase power supply. Stage Left. Lug connection (or bare ends).
163 amp single phase power supply. (clean) Stage Right. Lug connection (or bare ends).
Various 13A and 15A outlets around stage.
ACCOMMODATION
3 Dressing Rooms on ground level.
1 Dressing Room on first floor.
The Rhoda McGaw Theatre can only accommodate 60 performers/crew.
Numbers in excess of this only by prior arrangement. This can not be guaranteed.
IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER TECHNICAL QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT
EITHER:
KEVIN SHELFER -TECHNICAL STAGE MANAGER
OR
LYNSEY REID -CHIEF ELECTRICAN
OR
EMILY KANETTA -RHODA McGAW TECHNICIAN
ON:-tel:01483 545960
01483 545855
fax:01483 740477
mailto: kevinshelfer@theambassadors.com