STAGE
The performance area is 7.5m wide and about 8.5m deep with a horseshoe frontage between two areas of side seating. The extreme side seat areas shown on the diagram have now been converted into rigid platforms either side which can be used for performance – for example to accommodate musicians or a narrator.

The main stage has full black backing drapes to three sides which can be opened or closed according to requirements, and there are accessible wings to each side, as well as a large backstage area

We have a set of portable metrodeck staging which allows a slightly smaller raised performance area to be made approximately 6m x 6m and 60mm high

LIGHTING
The lighting rig now includes about 20 mixed Fresnel Parcan and Profile lanterns mountable on bars A-B and C-D. These are all controlled from an Alcora 12/24 channel programmable desk at the rear of the auditorium, along with dimmable houselights and a series of fixed floodlights controlled separately. There are also two portable tripod lighting rigs with their own dimmers and faders to allow lights to be mounted in alternative sites (and for use downstairs if needed).

SOUND
There are two active Roland PA speakers in fixed locations in the staging, which run from a Mackie 1402vlz pro mixer. There is also a Peavey 3000 Escort portable PA with its own passive speakers which can be sited anywhere. There are two wired microphones and two sets of radio mics (VHF) with optional headsets. We retain the services of a professional sound engineer for events which need specialist expertise and/or equipment.

PROJECTION/SCREENING
We have a powerful Optoma projector and large (12’x 9’) portable screen. This allows the screening of movies from DVD and also provides facilities for mixed media productions.

REHEARSAL SPACE
We already welcome several of Cornwall’s best known theatre and dance companies who rehearse here and use the Tolmen Centre as a space to launch new shows. Subject to availability we are happy to allow the venue to be used by all groups – amateur and professional – and our charges are kept modest to encourage this. Phone us or email tolmen@constantinecornwall.com to find out more.

ACCESS
The theatre space is on the first floor and is accessed up staircases on either side of the building. There is disabled access in the form of a stairlift. Changing, toilet and shower facilities are on the ground floor.