Dates: 1962 – present
Refurbished in 2014
Official website: https://www.cft.org.uk
Backstage Tour (2014)
Equipment
1971 (from The Stage Guide)
Electrics: Strand LC / choke board in FOH control. Dimmers – 77 (72 x 2kW and 5 x 5kW); 2 presets; 6 groups. Circuits (?)560 in roof. Patch system – cord and jack – 12 x 40. Socket type – 15A BESA. Total capacity available – 500A in 3 phases. Special effects supply – 60A on 3 phases. Follow spots – 4 Patt.293 in auditorium. No footlights
Sound: Console in FOH control. 6 amplifiers x 60W. 3 tape decks. 2 turntables. 8 mic sockets (XLR14). 20 loudspeakers (sockets 5A 3 pin) – 100V line.