Here you can find some documents and diagrams which describe the layout of the theatre, its facilities and equipment. Useful information for anyone interested in using the Barn as a performance venue.

If you would like to know more, or would like to discuss a possible hire of the Barn Theatre for a performance event, please get in touch with us - our details are on the contact page.

Seating plans

The theatre has a normal capacity of 152 seats, of which 92 are on a bank of raked retractable seating. A number of seating formats can be used. Please click on the links below to open the standard plan and the examples of some alternative layouts.

• a standard plan with central aisle
• planning guide for in-the-round and thrust stage layouts

Stage and theatre plans

Please click on the links below to open plans of the stage and auditorium area.

• technical stage plan and lighting bars
• stage front elevation
• auditorium plan and front lighting bars
• auditorium side elevation

Lighting and sound

Documents for CAD users

If you are able to run CAD design software, the following files may be useful for design and planning purposes - stage plan, auditorium and side elevation.

The Barn has a full range of theatre lighting equipment, along with a very good sound set-up for theatre use.

Lighting and sound operation is normally carried out from our separate control room at the top rear of the auditorium.

Here is a link to a list of lighting, sound & stage equipment that can be made available from the Barn’s own resources.

The Barn is equipped with an audio induction hearing loop.  Please click here for further information.