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Whispering Smith has been devised and directed by WishWorks.

Running Time: 45 minutes no interval

Touring Company: 2 performers, enhanced CRB checks.

Age Guidance: Suitable for children aged 2-7 and their families

Cost: £450 for one show, £750 for two on the same day.

Literacy workshops available, to link with local schools

 

Immersive show:

Get In:

  • 5 hours get in
  • 4 hours get out
  • Company will set up

Lighting:

  • Lighting integral to set and will be erected and operated by WishWorks
  • Sufficient Blackout to view OHP projections essential
  • OHP Projectors provided and operated by the company

Sound:

  • Recorded sound running from mini-disc (company can provide PAT tested mini-disc player)
  • Performers require lapel or head set radio microphones, which the company can provide

Set:

  • Audience is seated on cushions within a gazebo 3m by 6m., height 3.5m
  • At one end is the playboard which requires 3m depth 
  • The audience enter at the other end
  • We require a minimum set up space of 8m width, 10m length and 3.5m height as the projections and cables will run around the outside of the gazebo
  • Lighting and sound will be operated by the company backstage

 

End on Show:

Get In:

  • 4 hours get in
  • 3 hours get out
  • Company will set up

Lighting:

  • Lighting plan available on request
  • Sufficient Blackout to view OHP projections essential
  • OHP Projectors provided and operated by the company

Sound:

  • Recorded sound running from mini-disc (company can provide PAT tested mini-disc player)
  • Performers require lapel or head set radio microphones, which the company can provide

Set:

  • Performance is both within and outside a booth, with shadow screens each side.  
  • Performance area required width 7m, depth 3.5m, height 2.6m
  • The performers will need access to the auditorium during the performance