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The programme for the Conference and its associated events is:
SATURDAY 12th JUNE
Arrival of First Night Riders ready for Conference.
Reception for overseas Conference delegates who have arrived and others (cash bar) at .
SUNDAY 13th JUNE
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Registration
Opening plenary addresses
Refreshments
First period of three Conference sessions
Lunch
Second period of three Conference sessions
Refreshments
Third period of three Conference sessions
Evening excursion on River Thames with food and drinks sponsored by ETC, Northern Light and Serapid
click to view the 'Silver Sturgeon'
MONDAY 14th JUNE
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Fourth period of period of three Conference sessions
Refreshments
Fifth period of period of three Conference sessions
Special presentations
Lunch
Sixth period of three Conference sessions
Refreshments
Seventh period of three Conference sessions
Society of Theatre Consultants' Award
Launch of ABTT Theatre Planning Book
TUESDAY 15th JUNE
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Eighth period of three Conference sessions
Refreshments
Ninth period of three Conference sessions
Lunch
Tenth period of three Conference sessions
Refreshments
Closing plenary debate
Close of Conference Party* with prizes and surprise events. Buffet, wine, lager and soft drinks sponsored by J&C Joel.
WEDNESDAY 16th JUNE
ABTT Theatre Show at Royal Horticultural Halls in Victoria
Conference visits* to selected venues in UK and Europe
THURSDAY 17th JUNE
ABTT Theatre Show at Royal Horticultural Halls in Victoria
Conference visits* to selected venues in UK and Europe
FRIDAY 18th JUNE
Conference visits* to selected venues in UK and Europe
*There is a small extra charge for the Close of Conference Party and for each visit. The costs of travel to each venue and any other expenses are the responsibility of those attending.
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SUNDAY 13 JUNE
Not all sessions are shown, but most of these topics are going to run, although the day cannot be guaranteed at this time. |
OPENING SESSION
DO WE NEED ANY MORE THEATRES?
Found space versus a permanent building – the benefits and disadvantages |
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRE FORMS
An examination of proscenium, thrust and courtyard theatres |
ACHIEVING GOOD ACOUSTICS IN DRAMA SPACES
Ensuring intelligibility and overcoming the noise of ventilation and lighting |
ESSENTIAL STAGE AND TECHNICAL PLANNING
The important issues are explained by a group of UK theatre consultants |
PRINCIPLES OF STAGE ENGINEERING
An introduction to the mechanics of overstage and understage equipment |
PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITY
Away from the hype - what can be done in practice? |
RECENT WORK BY SOME UK ARCHITECTS
Two different school theatres and a commercial venue success story |
THE REQUIREMENTS OF RECEIVING HOUSES
These theatres often don’t need more than good, basic facilities |
MOVING FLOORS AND SEATS IN THEATRES
On stage, in orchestra pit and auditorium there are many ways to make changes efficiently |
EVENING TRIP
ON THE RIVER THAMES
Down the river to Greenwich with buffet dinner on board. |
MONDAY 14 JUNE
Not all sessions are shown, but most of these topics are going to run, although the day cannot be guaranteed at this time. |
THE FRONT DOOR
What is will be happening in the foyers and lobbies of a modern theatre or arts centre? |
POWER FLYING OPERATIONS
A chance to compare current control systems from many different manufacturers |
STAGE MANAGEMENT AND BACKSTAGE SYSTEMS
Can modern technology provide stage managers with every facility they require? |
HOW SUCCESSFUL ARE NEW VENUES?
A time for consideration and constructive criticism |
AUDITORIUM LAYOUTS, SEATING AND SIGHTLINES
Selecting and positioning seats in an auditorium requires specialist knowledge |
MODERN STAGE LIGHTING
How to handle all the new equipment and cope with old problems |
THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
Sources of funding within the EU and procurement processes examined |
STAGE AUTOMATION
A look into what is being, and can be done with stage automation systems |
AUDIO-VISUAL AND CONTROL SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURES
An examination of the extent to which programme and control networks should and can be unified |
GETTING SOUND INTO THE AUDITORIUM
What sort of sound systems are appropriate for different types of theatre? |
SOCIETY OF THEATRE CONSULTANTS
Award for Practical Excellence |
LAUNCH OF NEW
ABTT PLANNING BOOK
"Theatres – A Design Guide" |
TUESDAY 15 JUNE
Not all sessions are shown, but most of these topics are going to run, although the day cannot be guaranteed at this time. |
THE BACK DOOR
The Cinderella spaces: wardrobe to truck dock - what is really needed backstage? |
NEW INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
Planning and acoustic consultants describe their contribution to some landmark projects |
THE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
The full cost of buildings and their technical installations is often far greater than is realised |
DEMOUNTABLE STAGE FLOORS
Various ways to make a stage floor really flexible and
yet do its job |
STAGE ENGINEERING STANDARDS
An in-depth review of the European standards that affect the design of stage equipment |
TEXTILES, BANNERS AND TRACKS
Specialists from the industry reveal both secrets and solutions |
HORIZONTAL MOTION ON STAGE
Sophisticated movements are possible on stage as well as overhead |
DESIGN PROCESSES IN THE INFORMATION AGE
New technology and accelerated design schedules make traditional RIBA and AIA programs obsolete |
CLOSING DEBATE
A review of many issues raised in the presentations through a range of questions and opinions from speakers and delegates |
CLOSE OF CONFERENCE PARTY
Food and drink at a local hostelry with prizes and free rides on the London Eye! |
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