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Programming enquiries and speculative submissions should be made through our submissions process.
Everything you need to bring a production to The Lion & Unicorn Theatre, from programming through to settlement.
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Information for companies interested in bringing work to The Lion & Unicorn Theatre.
Programming enquiries and speculative submissions should be made through our submissions process.
We do not typically attend invitations to see shows because of existing commitments, but we are always happy to read work submissions.
Our programming policy explains the information we need and how to submit.
Venue basics, plans, technical requirements, insurance and anything that needs agreeing before you arrive.
Standard capacity is 55 seats.
Black box theatre with floor-level performance space, lighting grid and private dressing room / toilet.
The theatre is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs only.
Address: 42-44 Gaisford Street, Kentish Town, London NW5 2ED.
Tell us about lighting, sound, set, projection, effects and anything unusual before you arrive.
Standard thrust / U configuration from the Venue Guide.
Alternative end-on configuration. Changes must be agreed in advance.
Companies should provide a trained and competent show operator. Companies may not provide their own lighting desk.
Fixed LED fixtures, battens and house lights must not be moved. Any approved changes to the rig must be reset at get-out.
All companies should arrange appropriate insurance for themselves and the other members of their company.
We recommend Showtime Insurance .
Tell us in advance about:
High-risk props may require a specific risk assessment, evidence of insurance and prior written approval.
Artwork, show information, press, social media, complimentary tickets and building your audience.
Check how your production and The Lion & Unicorn Theatre should be named, branded and presented before creating artwork.
Submit the production information and materials needed to build your show listing and marketing campaign.
Press and industry complimentary tickets are available for performances, subject to theatre approval.
Requests should be submitted no later than 48 hours before the relevant performance.
Where audiences may reasonably need advance information about potentially upsetting or sensitive material, include clear content information in the marketing material and at the venue.
Arrival, Duty Manager induction, loading in and getting the theatre ready for your production.
Your team should meet the Duty Manager at the theatre on the morning of your first day.
The Duty Manager will support your get-in.
We will run through access, fire procedures, technical operation and use of the venue.
Set must come through the back door, via the theatre access route through the garden.
Check seating, lighting, sound, projection and any previously approved effects.
Once the induction is complete, your company can begin using the space.
Box Office, Front of House, dressing room operation, latecomers and troubleshooting.
The theatre manages Box Office and Duty Management.
Box Office and theatre doors typically open around 15 minutes before the performance.
Your production should be ready no later than 30 minutes before the advertised start time.
Agree the latecomer policy with the Duty Manager.
Depending on the production, late admission may only be possible at an interval, or may not be possible at all.
Think logically, check what changed, and avoid random button pressing or repatching.
Stop changing things and speak to the Duty Manager. Do not dismantle or attempt to repair venue equipment.
Remove your production, reset the theatre and leave the building ready for the next company.
Take away all set, props, costumes, food, rubbish and personal items.
Reinstate the standard thrust configuration and correct seating colour blocking.
Restore lighting and sound to the standard house configuration and clear the technical desk.
Leave the theatre and dressing room clean, tidy and free of rubbish.
Check the venue with the Duty Manager before leaving.
Bank details, positive box office settlements and guarantee shortfalls.
The theatre has up to 28 days to pay a positive box office settlement.
Where box office income does not meet the minimum guarantee, any outstanding balance is due to the theatre within 14 days.
Complete the bank settlement form so we have the information required to pay any settlement due to your company.
A practical checklist covering the production journey from programming through to settlement.