SHOWS - INFORMATION

THE PLAYS ARE SUITABLE for audiences of all kinds. They are entertaining, amusing and full of historical interest. They have been performed in many theatres, arts centres, festivals, stately homes, colleges and schools. The plays are very popular with WI's, Rotary International meetings, Soroptimists, and literary, historical and arts societies, and as charity fund-raising events.

Alison's shows have been part of numerous Council-supported rural touring schemes, bringing theatre to small venues and delighting village hall audiences up and down the country.

THE PLAYS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED for children under 12. Although the plays contain no violence or bad language, young children may become bored.

WHERE CAN THE SHOWS BE PERFORMED?
Virtually anywhere indoors, within the UK. We need a minimum performing area 15ft wide x 12ft deep x 8ft 6ins high. Our scenery is flexible, and can fit into almost any venue. A stage is helpful, but not essential.

IS FUNDING AVAILABLE?
One-off arts grants are often available for small-scale theatrical events, as long as they are open to the public.
Many areas also have Council-supported touring schemes that provide substantial funding for professional performances in village halls and other small venues.

If you need assistance in finding out about funding or touring schemes in your area, please contact us.

WE PROVIDE

A Technician.
Scenery, costumes, furniture, props, plus PAT tested theatrical lighting and sound equipment (if the venue has technical facilities, we may use them).
Publicity material:
- 250 leaflets and 20 posters per show if required, within the fee.
- Programmes will be brought on the day of the performance.

YOU PROVIDE

Private room with mirror to use as a changing room.
Small table (e.g. card table) for our technical equipment.
"A" frame (freestanding) step-ladder minimum height: 6ft to top step.
Three working 13amp plug sockets, plus access to the fuse box (in case of emergencies!).
Free parking for one van and one car.
All personnel necessary to market the event, sell the tickets, and staff the venue.

PLEASE NOTE

Before a performance: FIVE HOURS are required to set up and light the show.
After a performance: AN HOUR AND A HALF is necessary to remove everything.
The shows are most effective if the venue can be blacked out.
The agreed fee per performance will be inclusive of all our expenses.
Alison Neil has Public Liability Insurance of £1,000,000.