NEWS
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feature events, views and information
not already covered by our other sections.
August 2009
The theatre house lights are
replaced with new energy efficient units. Air conditioning upgraded in the bar.
Monitor equipment installed and upgraded.
July 2009
The Theatre Bar, Entrance
Foyer and toilets are all refurbished and redecorated
December 2008
New Dmx 96 channel lighting control Leap Frog system fitted
Additional circuits added to system
Summer 2008
Projection and cinema facilities fitted
December 2007
New dmx dimmers fitted to replace old analogue system
December 2006
The
theatres seating was reorganised to allow for better wheel chair access
New
independent circuits were added
Air conditioning
system updated
August 2006
Addition
outlets added and changes to power distribution
December 2005
CCTV
camera and system added to view stage
August 2005
All the stage curtains were
replaced with new items during this month
We also welcomed a new
Operations Manager Marie Clay
July 2005
Additional circuits were added
to the dips and FOH booms.
New Bass Bins and amps were
added to the sound system.
June 2005
UV lighting installed on stage
December 2004
The theatre received a very
generous donation of equipment from
CCT Lighting
Unit 3
Nottm NG5 1DX
Over the Christmas
holiday new support bars were added and tracks serviced.
October 2004
Credit
card bookings introduced with the new computer system from November the 1st
September 2004
A new
computer booking system is introduced for all Gedling venues.
August 2004
8
further 650w profile stage lanterns were acquired
July 2004
During
month a 2 further masking sets were added. The Gedling Borough Arts Strategy
report was released for consultation
May 2004
During
month a further hand line set was added. Lynda Jordon retired as manager.
April 2004
During
month an intelligent light together with DMX control for 24 channels was added.
January 2004
During
month our site won more awards
December 2003
During the Christmas break 2
new perch positions and 2 hand lines set were added to the theatre.
September 2003
During the summer a new sound
desk, amps and ring intercom have been installed together with an additional
FOH lighting bar and wall brackets.
May 2003
An
afternoon long celebration of free entertainment marked
As
part of the celebrations the area was decorated festively with banners and
balloons. Clowns performing magic promoted the event around
The
afternoon's festivities also included a magician's show performed by Freddie
Wilkinson in the Bonington Theatre.
The
reception area has undergone a significant modernisation incorporating fully
automated doors for better access. The box office desk has been moved to the
side to create a more open and uncluttered effect. The floor has been
levelled to enable easier disabled access and a relaxing blue colour scheme has
been adopted. The streamlined look has been completed with vending machines in
cabinets and new stainless steel effect furniture.
April 2003
The new foyer and box office
are now open
February 2003
Gedling Borough Council has
commissioned a survey of the present and future arts facilities in the Borough
and the report is due out this month.
January 2003
A new curtain track is being
installed along with 2 new perch positions and a rear lighting bar.
The 72 way board and dimmers
have are now been installed.
Improvements to the show relay
and Front of House communications are being installed
December 2002
Some upgrading and improvements
are being carried out in the theatre including the provision of a 72 channel
lighting control, additional dimmers and patching.
A new foyer and box office are
being installed over the Christmas period and should be up and running later in
the new year.
