The Theatre of Marcellus
True to its name, the theatre is fit to provide guests with memories worthy of an esteemed Roman general. One thousand theatregoers can enjoy show-stopping entertainment in the multi-tiered auditorium from lavish seating with exceptional lines of sight. VIP seating is also available for revered guests.
Managed by Blu Blood, who have over 30 years’ experience, The Theatre of Marcellus showcases numerous international as well as local acts. Dance shows, comedy, musicals and plays have also created a lasting rapport with audiences over the years.
Every empire craves quality entertainment. To ensure that the experience at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace remains nothing short of spectacular, our organisers commission only the finest local and international act to ensure you are always entertained.
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Technical Specs
DB 1 – STAGE RIGHT (Prompt) – Catwalk Level
1 x 600Amp Supply with the following outlets:
- 1 x Camlock Output 3 Phase with Neutral and Earth with a 250amp Triple Pole Circuit Breaker (TPCB)
- 1 x 125amp Cee Form 5 Pin Outlet (3 phase + N + E) fed with 125amp TPCB
- 2 x 63amp Cee Form 5 Pin Outlets (3 phase + N + E) fed with individual 63 A TPCB
- 2 x 32amp Cee Form 5 Pin Outlets (3 phase + N + E) fed with individual 32 A TPCB
DB 2 – STAGE LEFT (OP) – Catwalk Level
1 x 400amp Supply with 400amp Main Circuit Breaker and Camlock Output 3 Phase with N+E.
DB 3 – Main Stage – Stage Left (OP) – Stage Level
Throughout the venue there are 32amp and 63amp Outlets with Cee Form Connectors. All running from the main DB.
Access for scenery is through a 4m wide x 4m high (from auditorium ground level – deduct stage height) roller shutter door located up-stage, stage left. A scissor lift is available to bring décor in at auditorium floor level; however, part of the stage must be removed to do this. The scissor lift is located at the main roller shutter door and enables items to be rolled onto the lift at exterior ground level and lifted up to stage level.
- Bar Capacity – 350Kg
- Bar Length – 17,6m
- Bar Travel – 11,15m
- Maximum Height 11,4m Above Rostrum Stage (Set at 950mm)
- Bar Capacity – 600Kg
- Bar Length – 17,6m
- Bar Travel – 9,7m
- Maximum Height 11,4m Above Rostrum Stage (Set at 950mm)
- Bar Capacity – 600Kg
- Bar Length – 10m
- Bar Travel – 5m
- Maximum Height 5m Above Rostrum Stage (Set at 950mm)
- Bar Capacity – 600Kg
- Bar Length – 8,16m
- Bar Travel – 9,7m
- Maximum Height 11,2m Above Rostrum Stage (Set at 950mm)
- Bar Capacity – 200Kg
- Bar Length – 8,14m Nominal
- Bar Travel – 7m
- Maximum Height 8,3m Above Auditorium Floor Level
- Handline operated to allow for adjustable curtain drop
- Overall Track Length – 17,5m Centre Meeting, 300mm Overlap
- Side Swipe Hand Operated
- Overall Track Length – 10,86m
L’Acoustic Kiva
The sound system is a stereo system.
FOH Desk
Digico SD9 running Core2 firmware.
External processing: Waves Server One (Waves Multirack on board SD9)
Inputs on stage 48 mic/line inputs (Digico D2-Rack)
Outputs on stage 16 line outputs and 4 AES outputs (Digico D2-Rack)
Inputs at FOH: 40 mic/line inputs and 2 AES inputs (Digico D-Rack + Console Local)
Outputs at FOH: 16 line outputs and 2 AES outputs (Digico D-Rack + Console Local)
Monitor System
8 x Nexo PS 15’s
8 x EV SAT 22’s
4 x EV SX 300’s
Monitor AMPS
4 x Camco 8
1 x Qsc 2000
2 x Crown 2400
8 x Aux sends to stage
Full EQ across each Aux send
Microphones
16 x Boom Microphone Stands
4 x Senheizer E300 recievers
4 x Senheizer E300 Handhelds
4 x Synthesizer E300 Belt packs
2 x Shure SM58 Cable Mic’s
3 x Shure SM57 Cable Mic’s
3 x EV200’s
16 x DBX DI Boxes
1 x Grand MA Light
160 x Luminaries - Parcan 1000w Spun Aluminum
22 x ETC Source 4 26º
26 x Zoom Profiles ETC Source 4 – 15 deg. – 30 deg.
2 x Le Maitre MVS Hazers
1 x Jem ZR44 Smoke Machine
12x Robe DLX Spot automated units
8 x Robe 250 Wash automated units
10 x Martin MX 10 automated units
2 x 2000 Watt LDR Canto Follow Spots
2 x Strong Truss Trouper Follow spots - Long Throw
4 x UV Boosters
6x Longman LED Strips
Fibre Optic Curtain
1 x Fibre Optic Curtain Comprising Of 6 Sections – 3m Wide X 6m High
Auditorium Houselights
The auditorium houselights are dimmable in 3 circuits, inner catwalks, outer catwalk, wall feature lights. The houselights can be operated from the control booth, or from the Stage Managers Desk prompt side.
Auditorium And Stage Working Lights
All stage and auditorium working lights are controlled from the Stage Managers desk prompt side. If required, individual lights can be isolated and switched off. The working light switch panel divided the theatre into working areas, auditorium catwalks, loading catwalk, grid, stage etc. Floodlights are available for working light and Blue lights are available for show conditions.
The theatre has the following Audio Visual Equipment available:
2 x Portable Motorized Projection Screens – 4m Wide x 3m High with an additional 500mm Top Drop
1 x Kramer Seamless Switcher/ Scaler - VP-724 DS-220V
1 x Kramer VP-200 DXL
2 x Panasonic EX600E 6000 ANSI Lumens
Softs
- 10 xBlack Legs – 2.5m x 6m
- 5 x Borders 18m x 1.8m
- 2 x Split Traverse 9,5m x 6m (ie x 4 Drops)
- 2 x Stage Front Skirts 12m x 95cm (Attached by Velcro)
- 2 x Stage Front Skirts 6m x 95cm (Attached by Velcro)
- 12 x Catwalk Borders 8m x 1,5m
- 12 x Catwalk Borders 4m x 1,5m
- 1 x Split Main Curtain 2 x 9,5m x 5,5m
- 1 x Main Curtain Border 18,5m x 3,5m
Reviews
The MC was fantastic. The food was great but most of all, the staff were polite, very professional and accommodating to help.
Keep up the good work.
Entertainment all the way.
Keep up the best standard 👌
Where to find us
EMPERORS PALACE, THE PALACE OF DREAMS IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY 365 DAYS A YEAR