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We categorise each show to help you choose which ones would work best for different audiences in your venue.
Just a basic guideline as some Live & Local shows transcend being pigeon holed!
Will tell you the length of the performance and whether there is an interval or not.
This will generally in one of two versions; specific dates or a broad period.
Seasons - Our standard seasons run from October to mid December and from mid January to the end of May. We are happy to discuss shows beyond the end of March and into the summer.
Days of the week - Please note that Live & Local has to place all of the Specific Dates – not just Fridays and Saturdays – in order to confirm any of the dates. So please do offer us weekdays as well. Our audience figures show that there is not a significant fall off for weekdays. We realise that you may well have regular bookings for weekdays, however it enormously helpful to the whole network if people are prepared to every so often ask a regular booker to step aside – you can always offer a ticket deal!
This indicates the type of license that you need to have in place to run this event. Generally this will just say ‘Premises’. However not all halls have a Premises licenses that covers plays. If this is required we say ‘Premises (Including plays)’ For fuller details of the different licenses and Temporary Events Notices (TENS) please click here.
This is just a basic guide if you are looking for shows for a ‘smaller’ venue. Halls come in all shapes and sizes so it is impossible to exactly define ‘smaller’ in this context. Please always still look at the technical details and call us if in doubt.
NB: Suitable for “smaller” venues does not mean unsuitable for larger venues.
This tells you about the suitable seating arrangements for the show. This is usually either "Theatre" (in rows) or "Tables" (tables & chairs – sometimes described as ‘cabaret’ format). "Theatre/Tables" means that either will work - but please check your capacity and remember that all Live & Local shows are for listening to - not talking over! "Dance" means that if possible, leave an area for the audience to dance in – this could be in front of the stage and/or at the back of the hall for the more shy people!
NB: “Tables” or “Theatre/Tables” do not automatically mean that a bar can remain open during the performance. Only those shows that are marked “Bar can remain open……” can do so.
This information will tell you where the performers prefer the performing area to be in relationship to the audience. "End-on" means that all the audience must all be in front of the performing area. "Thrust" means that the audience can be completely or partially on three sides of the performing area. "Traverse" means that the audience can sit on either side of the performing area. "Round" means they can sit on all sides.
This does not necessarily mean your "stage". Some performers (especially theatre companies, but some musicians as well) will NOT use your stage. Instead they will set up using a variety of seating layouts and formats (see above) in the main body of the hall. This could affect your seating capacity as they will take up at least the minimum ‘performance area’ detailed. We can advise you on the capacity if you tell us the exact size of the hall and the position of the exits.
The sizes quoted in each information section are for (a) the Ideal ‘performance area’ and (b) the minimum ‘performance area’ and (c) the minimum raised ‘stage area’ if available. The required raised ‘stage area’ will generally be larger than the ‘performance area’ as performers cannot work on the edge of a precipice or up against a wall!
Figures are in this format: W (width) D (deep) H (height) (in metres)
This information is as accurate as possible at the time of printing. PLEASE CHECK as a couple of inches can make all the difference. IF IN DOUBT CALL US because some companies are far more adaptable than others.
Most shows benefit from being on a raised area (or by raising some of the audience). If a raised area is a necessity the company will bring a stage or raised area. Otherwise it would be good if you could provide a raised area of the size detailed. Alternatively you might consider raising some of the audience; maybe by putting them on your stage.
This provides additional technical, staging or other information relating to the show.
The ‘Get In’ is the time the company needs to set up before you let the audience in. In order to work out when the company would need access, add half an hour to the time quoted for letting in the audience. Also check the “Get Out” time. Usually this is pretty quick, but if you have a caretaker who locks up you may want to take account of this information.
This tells you the numbers of performers and technicians who will come with the show.
This tells you the hospitality requested by the Company. It is part of your Promoter Agreement and contract with Live & Local that you provide tea and coffee making facilities and a light meal or refreshments for the performers and to contact the performers to check their exact requests. If you cannot provide what has been requested, please call us to discuss alternative arrangements. If you can provide their requests, then please call the company near the day to confirm the details, i.e. how many, what and when, etc.
This is the performance fee that Live & Local will pay the Company for one performance of this show. This does not include additional accomodation or travel expenses agreed with the company, nor does it include any discounts agreed for multiple and/or consecutive performances.
This gives you details of the cost of the performance to the local promoter. For more information on fees, please click here.
This gives you additional details about booking this show. It may include special offers or whether the show is available fully subsidised or not. It will also tell you whether the show is a Priority Show.
We sometimes have special offers and/or restrictions on what shows can be booked in certain circumstances. This drop down enables you to focus in on those shows.
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