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Accoustics Hamer Hall

Accoustics at Hamer Hall
Accoustics at Hamer Hall 2

The new design improves some of the original legacies of the post-war model of “wide” auditoriums; the stall walls have been narrowed by three metres and a section of the old balcony has been removed, which not only eliminates acoustic “dead” spots within the Hall but also provides clear views to the stage.

The stage itself is an example of contemporary theatre technology and acoustic smarts. Above the stage hangs the new “technical zone” that houses lights and sound equipment whilst flying acoustic operable reflectors “tune the room” to suit the performance style, be it a solo piano performance, philharmonic orchestra or rock concert. New solid side and back walls to the stage, lined with bronze panels, bounce a clearer sound to the audience with the assistance of a new “live” stage floor mounted on acoustic pads.

Plywood chairs with vibrant orange fabric replace the old narrow chairs, adding warmth and depth to the auditorium. The new 2,640 seats, designed by Spanish company Figueras, were chosen for their acoustic qualities. Every part of the seat has been considered: the density of the foam, the exposed plywood back and base and the permeable fabric were chosen for their reflective and absorptive qualities.

The auditorium walls have been painted with a special render applied at thicknesses of 2mm and 3.5mm. The varying thicknesses, specified by the acoustician, improve the way frequencies resonate in the room. Once the walls were treated, scenic artist Ross Turner form Scenic Studios, who first painted the walls 30 years ago, recreated the Hall’s original faux-rock look.

  on [15 Dec 2011]

Past Productions

  • 42nd Street
  • Annie
  • Beauty & the Beast
  • Billy Elliott The Musical
  • Carousel
  • Cats
  • Chicago
  • Grease
  • High School Musical
  • Les Miserables
  • Midsummer Nights Dream
  • Miss Saigon
  • My Fair Lady
  • Oliver
  • Phantom of the Opera
  • Scrooge The Musical
  • Seussical The Musical
  • Shrek The Musical
  • South Pacific
  • Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
  • The Lion King Musical
  • The Nutcracker
  • The Sound of Music
  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Tom Sawyer The Musical
  • West Side Story
  • Wicked

Testimonials

We wanted to write to thank you for the in kind hire you provided for our recent Theatre Works ABUNDANCE fundraiser event.


ABUNDANCE raised over $15,000 for independent theatre companies Little Ones Theatre, the Present Tense Ensemble and the Theatre Works Artist Appeal. The event was the most successful in its three-year history.


As you know, funding for the independent arts sector is scarce, especially in this current political climate. Contributions such as yours mean so much. The ABUNDANCE fundraiser simply wouldn’t have got there without your support.


On behalf of the entire Theatre Works team, we want to express our most sincere thanks for making the night such a success.

Kate Hancock
Theatre Works
1B Fink Street,
Preston VIC 3072
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