Capacity, Layout, Licences, Facilities etc
Capacity: The Hall's capacity depends on the layout and purpose:
- 260 standing
- 180 seated in rows with fastened chairs (in sets of 4-8), theatre style, for a stage performance.
- 150 seated in rows with fastened chairs (in sets of 4-8), theatre style, for a film show.
- 120 seated informally at loose tables, cabaret style.
- 100 seated formally at tables for a dinner.
Layout: See the Floor Plan.
Licences: The Hall has the following
- an Entertainments Licence
from West Devon Borough Council which licenses the Hall for 'regulated'
entertainment (i.e. music, theatre, dancing, film*) and also for the
serving of alcohol under the authority of the designated Premises
Supervisor**.
- a Performing Rights Society (PRS) licence which permits performers to perform copyrighted music in public.
The Hall does not have a Phonographic Performance Licence (PPL) to permit the playing of recorded music to the public. Visiting discos etc must be responsible for their own PPL.
*
If you are showing a commercially-made film or DVD then you also need a
licence from the distributor to show the film in public. This typically
costs around £80.
** If you want to have a bar and serve alcohol at your event you MUST discuss this with our Designated Premises Supervisor, who is Andy Kent. Mobile No. 07704 488877 or email: kenridgebars@live.co.uk
