Measures 15.26m length x 9.1m wide, with ceiling at 5.3m.

Proscenium arch 6.1m width opening, with total stage width of 9.1m (inc wings).
Stage 7.7m deep from rear wall to front edge with middle and rear black drapes/tabs which can be opened/closed from wings. Access to stage from rear (outside auditorium) and from stage right into auditorium. Moveable steps also available.

Three over-stage lighting pipes, set at 0.9m, 1.7m and 2.9m from the front curtain, safe working load of 20kg for each pipe.

Use is by prior arrangement only.

Available to hirers by prior arrangement only.

Sway Village Hall benefits from a fitted light and surround sound system.

Lighting – front of house lighting rig with several hanging positions above audience and perches either side, equipped with full colour LED profile lights. Three over-stage pipes (20 kg SWL ea) with range of LED Fresnels and traditional lanterns. DMX lighting system controlled from Hall Balcony (3.85m height over auditorium) with four dimmer packs providing 24 controlled lighting channels plus LED fixtures. A range of stage lights are available to suit most hirers, including:

– Spotlights, operated manually and focusable

– Profile lights for highlighting visiting speakers, demonstrations, bands, actors etc. Also available is a range of Gobo designs and rotators to add special lighting effects from moving clouds to just a rotating logo of your choice

– Flood/Wash lights to provide depth, colour, lighting scenery and mood

Sound – multi-way cable from back-stage left to balcony allows a range of sound equipment to be used, includes XLR plug ins for music equipment or keyboards, microphones or other equipment.

The music inputs can be balanced by the operator in the Balcony (giving an excellent view of the stage) via our mixer desk or arrangements can be made if the hirer wishes to use their own.

Once balanced the sound can be outputted from the desk into the cinema surround sound system, offering excellent audibility and definition throughout the hall and fed into a hearing aid loop.

Six ambient mics are located above the stage for general use, handheld wireless mics are available by prior arrangement.  

Video Streaming / Broadcast System – Sway Village Hall now has two pan, tilt and zoom cameras and one fixed camera permanently set up so that events can be broadcast live to the web or broadcasts can be shown on our large cinema screen.

Medium sized self-contained room with access from outside. Ideal for meetings.

Free to use for Tea & Coffee only.

Exclusive use cannot always be guaranteed.
Full kitchen available to hire with all equipment for larger events.

Password available on request.