*The venue is situated in one of Melbourne's famous laneways which is peppered with bars and restaurants, so there is lots of foot traffic.
The venue has a creatively decorated lobby with a fully licensed bar, colourful decor and stylish bar tables and chairs for punters to relax with a drink before or after the show.
The theatre will have a big stage that will be ideal for medium to large ensemble shows, but can also host smaller cast shows too.*
<aside> 🪑 Room Configuration Seating: Up to 54 chairs Stage: Raised stage with step (5m W x 2.4m D x 300mm H) Backstage/Wings: None – Performers can enter from lobby
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<aside> 💻 Technical Facilities *Stereo ***PA: ✅ Programmable Lights: ✅ *****High-Definition ***Projector & Screen: ✅
Other details: 360-degree spotlight, microphones and stand, 12-channel multicore for sending signals to and from tech desk.
Please note that our lighting rig is sufficiently complex that a Qlab Pro licence is required in order to control it. You are welcome to use our tech computer which has this software installed.
If you’d like to plot lighting from your own computer and can arrange your own licence (you can rent one by the day) – please let us know as early as possible.
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<aside> ♿ Wheelchair Accessibility Venue Access: ❌
Toilet Access: ❌
The venue is on Level 1, up a flight of stairs, with further steps from venue to inaccessible toilets.
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<aside> 📅 Available Days
Please check the relevant application form for specific dates and the number of shows on offer
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<aside> ⏰ Available Times
All shows have a maximum run time of 55 minutes, and start one hour earlier on Sundays.
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<aside> 🎟️ Ticketing Facilities
During festivals where artists have a choice of ticketing providers (e.g. MICF), tickets must be sold via The Improv Conspiracy's website.
During festivals that require ticketing through their providers (e.g. Fringe Festival), artists will have visibility on the Improv Conspiracy website with a link to ticket sales.
Tickets will also be available at our venue for in-person purchase before the show.
Note: For festivals where tickets are sold via the Improv Conspiracy website, the site cannot support pricing points outside of Full, Concession or Group. Artists are welcome to create discount codes and offer comps at their discretion. Please let us know if you’re planning to add any pricing points (for example Mobtix) and we can provide more info on how to go about this.
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<aside> 💰 Venue Hire Fees – Minimums and Box Office Split
We do not require any upfront costs for reserving the venue as long as a contract is signed. After your show’s season, we will charge a box office split, with a minimum fee due regardless of sales.
If your average ticket price – including concession/group discounts, before any applicable inside fees – is at least $25, you will be eligible for our best possible box office split of 30/70 (venue and producer).
If you elect to charge less for tickets, your split may be adjusted as far as 40/60 (venue and producer). The specific formula for this will be spelled out in your final contract.
The minimum due is $200 per performance. Please note that should a performance take place on a public holiday, there is a 15% surcharge to account for increased venue staffing costs. Please note that any cancelled performances still count towards your minimum.
The final fee will be the higher of your minimum fee, and your box office split.
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