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The space within Io Myers Studio was designed to allow for the creative mind to explore and execute works of every type. A fully flexible space, the Studio hosts a wide range of activities, from students working on their first productions to Australia's premier performance artists. The venue is suitable for live performance, video screenings and cross-media experimental works.Ìý

A prized teaching space, the venue hosts class presentations, production lessons and workshops, featuringÌýseveralÌýmajor School productions throughout the year. TheÌývenueÌýalso hostsÌýseveralÌýartistic residencies, with research into performance and cross-media a key focus. Recognised by the creative industries, many professional artists and companies choose to develop and rehearse their works in Io Myers when itÌýisÌýavailable.Ìý

The venue has timber flooring with the option of blackÌýtarkettÌýover a performance area if desired.ÌýThe mobile retractableÌýInterseat bench seating means that theÌýspace can be used in a number of different configurations, and itÌýcan seat a maximum of 112Ìýpeople. The Studio is well-equipped with fully flexible lighting, sound and video projection equipment;Ìýincluding a 4-metreÌýremote controlled screen.ÌýÌý

Hire information

• Application form
• Conditions of hire
• echnical Specifications

For more info, emailÌýsam@unsw.edu.au. For bookings,Ìýplease provide us with your preferred dates, purpose of hire, information about you/your company and any questions you might have.ÌýÌý

Location

Io Myers Studio (D8 Theatres)Ìý
UNSW SydneyÌý
Gate 2, High StreetÌý
Kensington, 2052Ìý

Enter Gate 2, High Street and turn right at the roundabout onto Third Ave. We are in the building with the big steps. Enter through the glass sliding doors and down the steps to your right or take the lift.Ìý

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Studio One is an intimate black box theatre seating up to 58Ìýpeople. While the standard set up is an end-on stage, the seating is flexible and can be reconfigured (please noteÌý-Ìýit is the responsibility of the user to move and return the seating to the standard set up). As well as a teaching space, student groups fill the calendar with a range of performances, comedy evenings, installation works and screenings - however this space is also available for external hire.Ìý

This space has an easily accessible and flexible lighting grid and sound system. WithÌýmanyÌýlayers of black paint hiding past sets and productions, this venue has proven to be ideal for developing or presenting contemporary art forms as well as low budget theatrical productions and small film shoots.Ìý

HireÌýinformationÌý

• Application form
• Conditions of hire - Rehearsals
• Technical specifications
• Floor plans

For more info, emailÌýsam@unsw.edu.au. For bookings,Ìýplease provide us with your preferred dates, purpose of hire, information about you/your company and any questions you might have.ÌýÌý

LocationÌýÌý

Studio One (D8 Theatres)Ìý
UNSW SydneyÌý
Gate 2, High StreetÌý
Kensington, 2052Ìý

Enter Gate 2, High Street and turn right at the roundabout onto Third Ave. We are in the building with the big steps. Enter through the glass sliding doors and down the steps to your left or take the lift.Ìý

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** Please note: Non-UNSW costume, propÌýand set hires are closed until further notice. Students, we're still open for your coursework! **

°Õ³ó±ð UNSW Creative Practice Lab (CPL) manages the props and costume store with a truly eclectic assortment of items available to hire. From retro furniture to period lanterns and panniers to jeans, the props and costume store may just have what you need. Free for students to use in their course work, the store is also open to the film and performance industries for all scales of productionÌý(this does not include ‘fancy dress' party hire).Ìý

Prop Store LocationÌý
Creative Practice Lab - D8 Theatres building.Ìý

Costume Store LocationÌý
Ground floor of the Robert Webster Building (UNSW Map Reference G14)ÌýÌý

ContactÌý
EmailÌýCPL Designer,ÌýPaul MatthewsÌýorÌý02 9385 5684 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.00pm)Ìý

CPL technical equipmentÌý

There is a limited selection of equipment available for hire.ÌýResources include video and slide projectors, theatre and film lights, and zoom recorders. Course work and research take priority in the availability and allocation of this equipment.Ìý

Email CPL Production Manager,ÌýMark MitchellÌýor callÌý02 9385 4863 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.00pm)ÌýÌý

TechnicalÌýResource CentreÌý

Located on level 2 of the Robert Webster Building, the Technical Resource CentreÌýmanages our technical spaces and loans equipment to students. This includesÌýthreeÌývideo/sound editing rooms, a stop motion animation studio, multi-media labs and a number of computer labs. Equipment available to students for their course work includes video cameras, basic lighting kits and audio recording equipment.Ìý

Contact theÌýIT Service CentreÌýor callÌýÌý02 9385 1333.
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Hire terms and conditionsÌý

General

The hirer takes full responsibility for items used and must replace items damaged or stolen, or reimburse the UNSW Creative Practice Lab the cost amount.Ìý

Care for costumesÌý

All costumes must be washed orÌýdry-cleanedÌýbefore return. Please discuss with the CPL Designer if you're unsure of which items need to beÌýdry-cleaned. All items must be returned neat, ironed and hung onÌýcoat hangersÌýwhere appropriate.Ìý

Unless discussed prior to the hire period, all items must be returned as hired. Alterations may be permitted but must be discussed with the CPL Designer.Ìý

Care for properties, furniture and set elementsÌý

Drapes and curtains must be returned in clean and good condition. Do not use staples, nails or adhesives (including tape) to fix these items as it causes damage to the material. Please return these in the same bag you received them in (each bag is labelled).Ìý

Equipment

The CPL is not a hire company and doesÌýnot provide insurance against theft or damage, only a service to the advantage of hirers who must ensure equipment is returned in good condition.Ìý

We recommend hirers have a contingency to cover unfortunate costs or take out adequate insurance should equipment be damaged or stolen.Ìý

Lanterns borrowed or hired are not covered by venue lamp levies,Ìýso any bulbs that fail must be replaced by the user.Ìý

The hirer must undertake to ensure that a suitablyÌýqualified person willÌýbe in charge of equipment at all times. The CPL will not replace, repair or maintain equipment that fails during a hire period.

There is a loading dock for the transportation of larger items that cannot fit into our passenger lift. The loading dock is located in the Science & Engineering Building (SEB), map reference E8. The loading dock is on Union Road andÌýis shared with other university facilities.

• Vehicle access to the loading dock is via Gate 2 High St.ÌýView the map.
• Access from the loading dock to the studios is through corridors and a goods lift, involving several tight 90-degree corners and going through student common areas.Ìý
• The goods lift door is 1600(w) x 2400(h). The lift is 1800(w) x 2250(d). The smallest door between the loading dock and the theatre is 1500(w) x 2100(h).Ìý
• Access to the loading dock needs to be arranged in advance with CPL.

General access to the studios is through the main entry on Third Ave. Enter Gate 2 High St, turn right at the roundabout and we are under the concrete steps immediately to your left.Ìý