The first stage of the project involved architectural lighting, comprising clusters of three 500W fresnels, each fitted with an amber filter; these were used to give a soft glow of light to the stage and bar area. The second stage covered the event and effects lighting system; this employs custom internally wired bars, all with switched and dimmed outlets, as well as DMX connections. A Jands Event 24/120 console was also supplied, which provides control over all functions of the system. The audio requirements were the final stage of the installation and AC were handed the brief of providing infra-red hard of hearing systems in both the theatre and cinema complexes. With in-depth knowledge gained from similar projects, Peter Keiderling, special projects manager at A.C. Lighting, specified Sennheiser SZI 1015-T transmitters, and R150 receiver earphones.
(Ruth Rossington)
