Dates: 1971 – present
Used annually as a venue for televised snooker tournaments since 1977.
Equipment
1971 (from The Stage Guide)
Electrics; Thorn ‘Q-File’ in FOH. Dimmers – 140 (120 x 2.5kW, 20 x 5kW); 100 preset memories. Patching system 10 x 5kW and 20 x 2.5kW channels across 10 x 5kW and 90 x 2kW outlets. Circuits – Flies 170; Stage dips 30. Socket type 15A BESA and BICC resilient moulded 30A. Total capacity available – 460kW over 3 phases. Special effects supply – 60A 3 phase.
