The Main Hall Stage is available for use by hirers of the Main Hall. The stage is raised 1m from the hall floor and measures 6m across (not including the stage wings) and is 5m deep. The stage has numerous sets of curtains and can be used for both amateur and professional performances and is used throughout the year for shows and pantomimes. PLEASE NOTE: The main hall stage is extended by a further 1.25 metres across the full width of the hall during the pantomime season in January each year.
The Main Hall is equipped with a sound system for playing music or using with microphones. The sound system and/or microphones can be hired for use at an additional cost. Professional stage lighting is also available and may be hired for use by competent / experienced persons. The curtains are manually operated to provide maximum control / flexibility. See the equipment section for further details.
The stage can be accessed by removable steps in the main hall that can be mounted to the left or right of the stage or, during a performance, by doors on both sides at the rear of the stage from the corridor where changing rooms and toilets, for use by performers, are available. Access can also be gained to the stage area from the communal lobby if required.
The hall’s motorised projector screens are located on the main hall stage for use with the hall’s projector. The projector screens are available to hire at an additional cost and can be used by hirers with their own projector or equipment. See the equipment section for further details.
Hire of the entertainment equipment includes use of the following equipment.
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Benenden Village Hall has a Buffalo 3kW 10 Litre Auto-Fill Water Boiler.
The boiler usually takes 15-20 minutes to reach ‘ready’ state.
The kitchen has a selection of plastic jugs and colourful tumblers, bowls and plates that are ideal for children’s parties.
12 jugs
28 tumblers
29 bowls
14 baby food bowls
36 plates
The kitchen has a selection of different glassware that hirers are welcome to use.
78 glass tumblers
25 champagne flutes
31 small glasses
34 wine glasses
6 small stemmed glasses
11 glass jugs
The stage lighting is controlled by an ETC ColorSource 40 lighting console.
Please Note: This equipment is only to be operated by competent / experienced persons.
Benenden Village Hall has a Nelson SC45 WSDP commercial dishwasher.
The kitchen is well stocked with a selection of different crockery including cups, saucers, bowls & plates.
The sound system in the main hall incorporates a PDA Range 500/2 Induction Loop Amplifier.
The main hall has a projector mounted on the lighting bar in front of the stage. The projector is an NEC VT670 projector and is operated by a remote control.
The projector has two inputs, a VGA input with an HDMI adapter for use with a laptop; and a video input with an RCA plug (yellow) which can be used with the hall’s DVD player.
The main hall is equipped with a sound system and speakers for playing music (recorded or live) and/or using with microphones.
The system is controlled by a Soundcraft Spirit E8 10-channel mixer (8 mono mic/line , 2 stereo line inputs).
The audio input for use with mobile phones / devices uses a standard 3.5 mm jack plug with adapters for use with most mobile phones.
Benenden Village Hall has adapters for the following which may be borrowed:
