The Shaftesbury Theatre is a 1,400 seat theatre in the West End which presents large scale productions year round but can also be hired for “one off” events. Below is an outline of technical capabilities that our building offers. For further information please contact
| Stage Floor | Flat Proscenium stage |
| Proscenium Opening | 9.75m |
| Height of Proscenium | 8.96m |
| Height to underside of iron | 6.71m |
| Depth of stage - Full stage Special events hire |
9.6m |
| Flying Height | 15.7m |
| Grid Construction | Steel frame |
| Location of dock door | Position – USL |
| Size of dock door | Width – 2.37m |
| Wing Space | Stage left – Width – 5.79m |
| Height under fly floors | SL – 7.4m |
| Length of flying bars | 12m |
| Orchestra Pit | Not available for special event hires |
| Additional items | 1 lectern |
| Number of dimmers | 276 |
| Lanterns | All lighting equipment is supplied by the main production producer. Use of equipment is subject to a charge and supervision – rigged moving lights are not available. |
| Follow spot position | Rear of Grand Circle – Use of equipment is subject to a charge and supervision |
| Sound position | Rear of Stalls – Use of equipment is subject to a charge and supervision – radio mics are not available. An alternative position for a separate stand-alone desk is either in front of the current production desk or box B. |
| Additional power | Upstage left: 2 x 16A single phase s/o, 2 x 63A three phase s/o, 4 x 32A three phase s/o, 1 x 125A three phase s/o |
| Communication system | Comms systems are supplied by the main production producer. Use of equipment is subject to charge and supervision. There are tie lines from stage to LX box and spot positions. |
| Dressing rooms | Main production – 15 (40 people) |
| Band roon | 8 people |
| Wardrobe room - not available for hires | Size – 350 sq ft |
| Wig room - not available for hires | Size – 250 sq ft |
| Company offices - not available for hires | Telecom and data points available |
| Licensing | London Borough of Camden |
| Front of House | Bars |
| Access Facilities | Please see our Access page |
| Other | The Theatre is air cooled |
