Conditions and restrictions GC2

B*O*A*T

Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) is and ampitheatre that has a thrust stage. It contains 8 turfed terraces and holds a capacity of 425 people. It is available from May to September, hosting theatre, comedy, music, screenings, spoken word events and more.

With no artistic director and no aristic policy, the theatre is a democratic space. It offers itself to all scale companies of different experience. Event licensing means performances will finish before 10PM.

Licensing of the play

As the production Tempest was written by William Shakespeare, it does not need to be licensed. This makes these type of productions free to adapt and form in your own ways. For example, in our production of the Tempest we have cut down and shortened monologues/scenes to suit our version, as well as altering certain characters.

Possible risks at BOAT

Staging/seating levels: The difference of levels can be a trip hazard and can cause injury. For example the trench area is slightly hidden and be fell into. Rehearsals and familiarising with the stage style will reduce this risk

Weather conditions: If it rains, the turf can become very slippery which is a danger for mainly the performers. Preparing how we would adapt certain scenes such as in the beginning when we perform the dramatic shipwreck, will reduce the chance of injury.

Wild life : It is important that we respect our natural surroundings and do not disturb/harm wildlife that could be nearby. For example when building our set, we only took broken branches/wood that was detatched so we would not interfere with the habitats. We also found a hedgehog in the trench of the stage, that was carefully removed before it possibly got harmed or frightened.

Disturbances outside performance space: As the BOAT is a public space, it means you can often expect encounters from passers-by, dog walkers/dogs etc. We need to be respectful as well as be aware, as if we are using vehicles for example, we need to carefully observe around the space.

Shoreham Shakespeare Festival

As the shoreham festival is voluntary and an open event as it is set in public space (public paths/streets), it is free to take part as well as for audience. This avoids any costs/licensing, making it an advantage to promoting our show for the Fringe Festival free of charge.

Brighton Fringe Festival

The festival accepts all productions big and small, new and established. To be involved, their is a registration fee in order to showcase your event. You will also rent out your chosen venue to hold the performance at  (in our case, BOAT). The fringe also offers to sell and advertise the tickets (minimum 30% of tickets) online, over the phone etc. with a commission rate of 6.5%
Costs that will need to be considered for taking part is:

• Production costs
• Venue hire
• Travel
• Marketing
• Registration fee
• Licenses
• Comission

Here is 2 extracts from the 'Conditions Of Hire' for the BOAT. It is thorough and clear, stating all of the rules which are fair and understandable

   

 Here is the invoice which clearly gives a total amount and the due date for it.

Below is an email from Anne Marie requesting required documents and information such as the PLI, and likely ticket numbers so that the Fringe can help in advertisement.