I prefer to work, if possible, in a black box, or at least black tabs. I need as much depth as you can give me, although I am adaptable. (I have been known to work in sets for drawing room comedies or on platforms in front of cinema screens.)

If possible, I like to get-in at least 3 hours before curtain up, especially if there are no tabs, and the stage has to be set by the half.

I would hope that a lighting person and a sou nd person (maybe the same person if necessary) would be there throughout the get-in. It is not absolutely essential to have another person in the corner, but if possible, it would make life easier.

A tuned piano should be onstage, stage left.

I bring my own radio mike, which goes into your system (Input mixer XLR or Cannon will be no problem - anything else may need leads).

A warm general coverage, lighting-wise, is all that is necessary, plus one special lantern centre front of house, to be focused on arrival.

If front tabs are not available, the pre-set lighting required is best achieved with reds and blues creating interesting shadows.

There are half a dozen lighting cues.

There are no taped sound cues, but I bring play-in music, interval and play-out music, on cassette or on disc. Hopefully your system will accommodate one or the other.

Treads into the auditorium both sides.

2 stage weights.

Both halves are approximately 35 minutes long, with a I5/20 minute interval.

Dressing room space for 2 would be appreciated.

I usually ask to be allowed to take cassettes, records and books to be sold in the foyer, with commission to the theatre. After the show I like to sell personally from the stage or in the foyer. A member of staff to assist is very helpful.