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Technical Information for Venues

The following are the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s minimum technical requirements.

For more information, please contact enquiry@rnzb.org.nz

 

Safe working practices

The Royal New Zealand Ballet adheres to or exceeds all official safe working practices both at home and abroad.

Click here to view Entertainment Technology New Zealand’s Guide for Safe Working Practices in the New Zealand Theatre and Entertainment Industry.

Sound

Dependent on repertoire. Contact the Production Department for further information.

Lighting

Dependent on repertoire. Contact the Production Department for further information.

Wardrobe area

A fully fitted area, including washing machines and dryers and hot and cold water supply.

Dressing rooms

To accommodate 37 dancers and 10 staff with shower facilities.

Heating

All backstage areas including stage house to a minimum of 23 degrees Celsius.

Freight

Dependent on repertoire. Contact the Production Department for further information.

Stage
  • Proscenium opening – 12 metres
  • Setting line to furthest upstage batten – 12 metres
  • Setting line to upstage wall – 14 metres
  • Stage width including wings – 22 metres
  • Width between fly floors – 18 metres
  • Stage to grid height – 18 metres
Flying System

A minimum of 40 counter-weight lines

Stage Surface

A sprung wooden floor

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