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Staging/Touring

Venue/Staging/Touring Logistics (as of 2002 Note: details
change from project to project. Please enquire re the present)

1. Venue
   
   A priority is good natural or enhanced acoustics. Floor and ceiling
   surfaces
   
   preferably wooden or tiled.
   
   From Scratch occupies a central circular area of approx 6 metres
   diameter.
   
   Microphone enhancement preferable in most circumstances, plus
   experienced
   
   technician provided by organizers.
2. Staging:
   
   Preferred staging is in full or 2/3 round at the same level (or
   lower) as the audience. This is intrinsic to the performing style
   of the group. Audience can be positioned in full, 3/4 or 2/3 round,
   or along two sides. The group can adapt to proscenium if the only
   option available.
3. Lighting:
   
   The group uses simple dramatic overhead lighting, off grid or
   on high-stand rigging. (details supplied on request).
4. Sound:
   
   Amplification enhancement is desirable in most venues. Approx'
   10 microphones are required.
5. Storage and assembly space is required. Rehearsal space is also
   needed, ideally being the actual performance area.
6. The group prefers to be on location at least one day prior to
   performance for setup and rehearsal, as instruments & lighting
   can take up to 3-4 hours to assemble. If this is not possible
   a minimum of 5 hours is required for assembly and set up prior
   to performance.