These pages are designed to help give visiting companies the technical information they need. If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact us, telephone: 01608 649125, fax: 01608 642324 or you can email stage@chippingnortontheatre.com

FACILITIES
Theatre Access
The Theatre has two entrances, one on Spring Street and one on Goddard's Lane. The normal entrance for cast and crew should be on Goddard's Lane, where the daytime box office is situated. Outside office hours please ring the doorbell. Get in access, however, is on Spring Street, where parking is on double yellow lines. The route in includes several steps and a twisty route through the foyer and auditorium.

Parking
The theatre has no parking facilities. Most on street parking in Chipping Norton is free but time limited, however, there are two car parks for longer stays. Unloading on Spring Street is usually all right, but vehicles must be moved afterwards.

Green Room
The green room contains a fridge, microwave, tea and coffee making facilities, sink and sofas.

Dressing Rooms
There are three dressing rooms, all with sinks and well-lit make up mirrors. Dressing room 1 (3 person) is down stairs near the stage and green room. Dressing rooms 2 and 3 (5 person and 6 person) are upstairs.

Shower
There is one shower by dressing room 1.

Rehearsal Room
If you would like the use of our rehearsal room please contact the Stage Manager, preferably well ahead of time.

Laundry
The Theatre has a washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board, which may be used by visiting companies for costumes.

Mobile Phones
Reception can be poor in Chipping Norton, especially on O2 and T Mobile, however incoming calls can be received in the Green Room on 01608 649113.

Smoking
All areas of the theatre are no smoking, however there is a garden area where smoking is permitted.

Local Accommodation
See digs list.  Please call individual premises for specific access details.  For further details and photos visit www.chippingnorton.net/visitors/placestostay


STAGE
Proscenium arch. Stage 1.25m high - stalls flat, balcony raked
Performing area 7.54m (width) x 8.05m (depth) - pros opening 5.45m x 3.36m
No rake - floor hardboard painted black, suitable for dance, dance floor available on request.
Crossover from SR to SL, stage heated.
Height to grid 5.3m, 15 hemp lines, 5 winched bars. Ceiling slopes to 3.62m at rear of stage. 

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Stage 1 - all bars

Stage 2 - lx bars

Stage 3 - side elevation

Stage 4 - dimensions

Stage ground plan

Alternative layout using removable banks