mal421 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Last year I did the sound for a school 'Battle of the Bands' the school hall had a demountable stage at one end that was a permanent feature which wasn't used that night . At the other end of the hall the partition wall was removed and hey ho the next room formed the stage . Some months later I did the sound for a ball in the same school hall and on this occassion the demountable stage was used as a stage and the partition wall was removed and that room , which has a floor level about 1 metre above the hall floor level, was used as a bar . I know this is of no help except maybe to muddy the waters a bit more . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Some Bloke Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 If I want to see a piece of theatre I'd go to a theatre. If I want to see a concert I'd go to a concert hall. How does that sound? Having said that I think I'd agree with mac.calder when he says that: I would probably describe a theatre as a space built specifically for the performance of theatrical works A hall is designed either for either multi-purpose use or was originally designed for one other use (e.g. WI meetings, concerts, markets etc.) but could be used (as can anywhere really) for putting on a show. A theatre is designed for putting on performances of live ... well, to use an appropriate word... theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrfieldsboy Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Ah but what if the theatre is classed as multi-functional. i.e. it has a fixed balcony and gallery but the stalls seats can be removed for dances and big shows that use part of the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 From and ART view there are as many definitions as there are artistes. From a technical point of view I suspect the licence says a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Some Bloke Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Ah but what if the theatre is classed as multi-functional. i.e. it has a fixed balcony and gallery but the stalls seats can be removed for dances and big shows that use part of the floor. Seems to me what you've got there is either a Hallatre or a Theatall. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 pretty well all the definitions I've found simply state "a theatre is a space where theatrical performances are held". So, pros arches, stages, seating, lighting, wings - even roof are irrelevant. I can think of plenty of 4 wall, empty floor spaces with 'theatre' in their titles. Many major houses have an attached studio theatre - very often a simple drama space. A hall, in my opinion, could be a theatre when filled with performers and audience, but it reverts to hall when the local judo club have the run of the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Years ago I was at a gig talking to the guitarist from the band I was working for. The ex-lead signer walked up and held out a guitar and said what do you think? The guitarist (being a diplomatic guy) said Mmm. Nice. As the ex-lead singer walked away, the guitarist turned to me and said "Piece of wood with strings" By any technical definition the ex-lead singer held a guitar but clearly the guitarist would disagree. I have been to some shows that felt like a theatre while other shows (same room) felt like a room full of people. A lot comes down to ambiance which is partly the building, partly the show and partly the audience. BTW some of the best shows I have seen (or worked on) have been in small church halls (billed as a theatre) with an audience of 40 (full house). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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