ABTT

The Association of British Theatre Technicians

  • To Join
  • Publications
  • Training
  • Theatre Show
  • Technical Resources
  • Jobs
  • News & Events
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Industry Supporters


The Cockpit


Edit this theatre

Entry updated 28-Nov-2011

Contact Information

Address
Gateforth Street
Town
London
County
London
Postcode
NW8 8EH
Email
mail@thecockpit.org.uk
Main Contact
020 7258 2920
Company Manager
Dave Wybrow
Box Office
020 7258 2925
General Admin
020 7258 2920
Stage Door
020 7258 2927
Fax
020 7258 2921
Website
www.thecockpit.org.uk
Website Technical Page
www.thecockpit.org.uk/tech

Theatre Staff

Technical Manager
Deb Jones
Chief Electrician
 
Sound Technician
 
Stage Manager
 
Stage Carpenter
 
Flyman
 
Wardrobe Contact
 
FOH Contact/Manager
Dave Wybrow
Accomodation list is available from
 
 
 
 

Stage Details (all dimensions are in metres.)

Type of stage (pros, thrust etc)
Flexible space. In The Round, Thrust, E
Rake
None
Surface
Concrete (or similar)
Is drilling or other fixing allowed?
Sometimes, but very tough walls and floo
Type of flying system
None
Total number of lines
 
Barrel (pipe) diameter
 
Barrel length
 
Max load rating per set
 
Maximum out dead
 
Overall load rating
 
Spacing between lines
 
Distance of first available set of lines from US side of pros
 
Apron Width
 
Apron Depth
 
Traps/Size
 
Weight Restrictions
 
Are stage plans available? If so, where from?
Deb Jones
deb@thecockpit.org.uk

Stage Management facilities

Prompt corner pos.
U/S.L
FOH call facilities?
No
Q-Lights?
No
Bar Bells?
No
Q-Lights Movable?
No
First aid box?
FOH, Workshop, Technical Office

Overall Dimensions

Size of Prosc:

Width
 
Height
 

Wing Space:

Stage Left
Minimal - direct access through to scene
Height of Grid
8.5m
Stage Right
Minimal
Setting line to rear of prosc
 
Setting line to front edge of stage
In The Round stage = 6.6m x 5.9m
Setting line rear wall
Thrust stage = 6.6m x 8.6m

Are these available?

House tabs
None
Cyc.
White cyc on winch (6m x 8m)

Blacks:

Borders
 
Legs
 
Tabs
3 Black tabs pull in front of cyc (6m x

Unusual or unexpected features

eg) Get in - height, drop, ramp etc...
Limited height access to car park. Nothing larger than a Luton Van.

LX & Sound Details

Power available and location:

Lighting
 
Sound
 

LX & Sound Details

Additional power supplies available:
 
Lighting Control
Strand 300 series console

Number of dimmers and ratings:

On stage
60 channels (Strand STMs)
FOH
 
Any patching/twinning
 

Lanterns available in fixed location:

Profiles
 
Fresnels
6 x P123 - Houselights
Cyc Floods
None
Follow Spots
None
Movable lanterns list
23 x P743
15 x P23
7 x Prelude 16/30
8 x Harmony 15/28
5 x Sil 30 2 x Sil 15
Rigging (Tallescope/ladder etc)
All easily rigged from gantries. No lad

Sound

Indication of tie lines
 
Mixer position
Control Room overlooks stage.
Equipment available
CD, MD, DVD, Tape Players
Live Music PA also available
Powerful LCD Projector
Good selection of cables and adaptors
 
Headset/comms details
None. Internal phone system
Show relay to backstage and dressing roo

Accomodation

Dressing rooms
2 Large dressing rooms (Male & Female)
Showers & toilets
2 Showers, 2 toilets (Male & Female)
Access to stage
5 secs from dressing room to stage
Wardobe facilities
 
 
Wig room & facilities
None

Orchestra

Pit size (permanent or variable)
None

Equipment Available

Lit music stands
None
Chairs
Variety
Net
 
Rostra
Several blocks of varying sizes
Double bass pin boards
 
Sound baffles
 

Orchestra Accomodation

Band Rooms
None

Other

Any other features
Dance studio, Rehearsal studios, Large workshop, Comfortable bar/foyer area.

Change History: Authorised27-Nov-2004, Entry updated 28-Nov-2011, Entry updated 28-Nov-2011

back to Theatre Listing

  • Technical Information on Theatres
  • Safety Matters
  • Books and Guidance Notes
  • Codes, Forms and Updates
  • Theatre Essentials
  • FAQs
  • Links
  • Freelancers
Worldpay Logo

Safe and Secure Online Shopping

Follow us on Facebook
© 2025 The Association of British Theatre Technicians  55 Farringdon Road, LONDON, EC1M 3JB United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7242 9200    Fax: +44 (0) 20 7242 9303    Email: info@abtt.org.uk

Sitemap - Accessibility - Terms and Conditions - Data Protection Act Code of Practice

realnet - websites that perform