The Barcham Theatre

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The College has state of the art facilities in its Performing Arts Centre, the Barcham Theatre.

The Barcham Theatre and the associated complex is available for hire by schools, early childhood centres, local organisations, not-for-profit entities and corporate and commercial organisations enterprises.

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The complex facilities include:

  • 218 Theatre Style Seats
  • Additional 50 Seats Available Or Cushion Floor Seating For Up To 130 Children
  • Can Host a maximum of 350 people (including performers)
  • Massive 307 Square Metre Stage Area
  • Lighting DMX
  • Audio Visual Cabling Throughout
  • Four Lighting Bars – DMX & Analogue
  • Lighting bars winched controlled to allow easy set-up
  • Professional Series Audio Control
  • Speakers by JBL
  • Digital Lighting Control Console
  • Green Room
  • Three Instrumental Practice / Tuition Rooms
  • Large Rehearsal Studio
  • Foyer Reception & Kitchenette Space


To Hire

Rates for a single performance include:

  • Hire – five hours on a single date
  • Administration
  • 2 hours tech support
  • On-call tech support
  • Cleaning, insurance, utilities

Fee and Charges

Please note: fees and charges to be paid at least 5 days in advance.

Theatre Hire

Particulars Total Fee Payable ex. GST Terms
Full Day Hire Rate (8am – Midnight) $800.00 these fees include no staff – minimum supervision requirements apply
Daytime Hire Rate (8am – 5pm) $600.00 these fees include no staff – minimum supervision requirements apply
Half Day Rate (3hrs to 5hrs) $400.00 these fees include no staff – minimum supervision requirements apply

Evening Performance Only – Access after 4pm Weekdays only

Access after 4pm Weekends only

$500.00 these fees include no staff – minimum supervision requirements apply
Rehearsal Blocks (up to 4 hours, no public access) $300.00 these fees include no staff – minimum supervision requirements apply
Bump in (Prior to Performance) $135.00  

 

Hire Charge includes:  Cleaning, Insurance, Utilities

Staffing Charges

  Monday to Sunday inclusive  
Duty Technician (per hour) $70 Minimum 3 hour call
Usher (per hour) $30 Minimum 3 hour call

 

Technical Fees

Daily Technical Equipment Fee $100 Includes access to all technical equipment available

 

Bond and Security Deposit

Refundable Bond $400  
Non-refundable security deposit to confirm booking $200 plus GST  

Additional Charges

Drama Room Usage

Dressing/Change Room only $150 plus GST

Food and Drink $200 plus GST

Theatre, Foyer, Drama Room

Additional Seating/Tables required $30 per hour.

Important information to Hirers:

Drama Room and Green Room are not always available for usage during school time.

Functions requiring extra rubbish bins will incur a cost of $100 to cover the cost of excess weight charged by the waste removal supplier.

Rubbish Bins to be emptied by the hirer into Waste Skips in the Willowbank Road Carpark.

Weekly Charges for Licence Holders

Theatre Floor Space Only $45.00 per Hour
Drama Room $35.00 per Hour

Payable quarterly/per school term in advance

Key Bond for Licence Holder – $60.00

Security Deposit Licence Holders – $200 refundable at end of License.

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