MUSSELBURGH LORETTO SCHOOL THEATRE
Aug 2024 Mick Andrew
General Information
Address: Loretto School, Millhill, Musselburgh EH21 7RG
– Venue
- Built 1908 originally as a gymnasium, converted to theatre use in 1980’s.
- Capacity 200, padded chairs on raked seating with side balcony SR.
- Mobile reception good
- Contact Brunton Theatre 0131 665 9900 theatreadmin@eastlothian.gov.uk
Hall Details
- Stage: 9.2M wide x 5.9M deep. Height to pros header 3.8M, height of stage approx 1M. Very narrow SR wing, SL wing wider. Access treads (side-on 4 step) off front of stage
- Décor: Stage has fixed white cyc at rear, blacks on side and red FOH tabs. No back blacks. Crossover behind cyc at balcony level
- Get-in: Through side emergency exit or dock door (raised off ground). Single width doors. Vehicle access off corner of Millhill Lane by arrangement with staff.
- Acoustics good.
- Blackout perfect.
- Heating by radiators.
- No Piano. No smoke detectors.
- Access equipment – various ladders available
Technical
- Power: unknown but assumed to be 100a 3-phase incomer.
- Full stage lighting rig, 3 overhead LX bars and 2 FOH gantry’s plus perches. Mix of 7 Source 4 Juniors, 11 ETC Lustres, 12 other LED units (Ovation, Colorado), 2 Robe & 2 Martin Allure moving lights. ETC ION desk. 96 dimmers.
- Theatre PA available – no details.
- Houselights are dimmable spots.
Backstage
- Dressing rooms backstage.
- No Kitchen.
- Separate backstage toilets.
