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Biuro Podróży
“Macbeth – Who’s That Bloodied Man”
In 2008 Macbeth has already made an international impact. At the Tehran International Festival, Pawel Szkotak was awarded the prize for BEST DIRECTOR. This was then followed up with performances in May at the Bucharest International Shakespeare Festival where the theme was Great Directors. Other directors work included Peter Brook, Robert Wilson, Lev Dodin and Eimuntas Nekrosius.

“A piece of theater so spectacular it could make its effect anywhere”
The New York Sun

World-wide award winners for their stunning Carmen Funebre, Biuro Podróży presents a visually captivating interpretation of Shakespeare's masterpiece.

Mixing their trade-mark stilts, fire and music with moving metal structures and motorbike chases, they have created a powerhouse of energy and menace. The inspiration for this show came from recent political upheavals where human lives are more and more of less and less value, where death has become an ordinary act of day to day life.

WHAT THE PRESS SAYS

“Biuro Podróży's Macbeth: Who Is That Bloodied Man? is bloody, bold, and resolute, and one of the most electrifying pieces of theatre you'll ever see”
The Herald

“The excellent cast drains the compressed plot of every last drop of menace”
The Independent

“It's one long and exhilarating blast of images wrapped around thundering music, licking flames and wafting smoke”
The Guardian

“Visual poetry in motion”
Metro

“Exploring darkness, violence and pessimism, this will live long in the memory”
The List

TECHNICAL RIDER FOR MACBETH - TEATR BIURO PODRÓŻY
This rider is created as a guide. The precise requirements must be discussed and agreed with the management of the company dependent on the specific circumstances.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Show length: 1 hour (no interval)
2. Set-up: 10 hours
3. The performance can be performed in the rain (not a storm). Electrical equipment should be protected from the rain.

The touring company consists of 18 people. Additionally the Director and another Universal Arts representative will be required to attend the get-in period and the first two performances.

2. TRANSPORTATION, ACCOMMODATION & PER DIEMS

For European destinations, if practical, part of the company can travel by road with the set and its own lighting and sound equipment. In other cases the set will be shipped inside a 20” (approx. 6.5m) container and the Promoter will provide all necessary sound and light equipment as per this rider.

1. Travel in Europe
   1. 2 trucks (one with trailer) with 4 drivers/technicians charged 2€ per kilometre (Poznan, Poland – destination – Poznan) plus ferry, toll and overnight parking expenses.
   2. 16 air tickets from (Poznan – destination – Poznan)
   3. 2 air tickets Edinburgh, UK – destination – Edinburgh
   4. Hotel accommodation (6 double, 6 single) – minimum 3 star on Bed and Breakfast basis for the full run and 2 singles for the get-in and first two performances.
   5. Per diems for 18 people calculated from the day the company leave their own country until their return plus per diems for 2 people for the get-in and first two performances.  The amount per day should follow British Council recommendations.
2. Travel Outside of Europe
   1. 20” (approx. 6.5m) container shipped Poznan, Poland – destination – Poznan
   2. 18 air tickets from Poznan – destination – Poznan with additional cargo payment for up to 250 kg
   3. 2 air tickets Edinburgh, UK – destination – Edinburgh
   4. Hotel accommodation (6 double, 6 single) – minimum 3 star on Bed and Breakfast basis for the full run and 2 singles for the get-in and first two performances.
   5. Per diems for 18 people calculated from the day the company leave their own country until their return plus per diems for 2 people for the get-in and first two performances. The amount per day should follow British Council recommendations.
      
      
3. STAGING:

In the event that the performance changes venue daily, extra technical crew of 6 people must be provided by the Promoter.
Get in time – minimum 10 hrs.
Get out time - minimum 6 hrs.


1. Performing area
   • the Promoter must provide, in advance of agreeing the contract, a plan and photographs of the intended performing area. If a site-visit is required, the costs will be covered by the Promoter
   • ideally the playing area should be in a courtyard or playground with the possibility of creating a back-stage area hidden from the audience’s view
   • the company trucks and trailer should be allowed  to enter and park in the area
   • the performing area of approx. 18 m x 30 m  (not including space for audience) should be even, flat and hard surfaced specially the area required for the set (movable construction and platforms) which need a hard and even surface.
   • the performing area needs to be surrounded by crowd barriers
   • lighting desk and sound control must be placed next to each other, elevated (2m tower) and covered from the rain.
   • the performing area should be free from any obstacles of any nature up to 5m from the ground.
   • the performance requires darkness. Outside performances should take place after dark and surrounding lamps should be switched off.
   • the set should remain in place for the duration of the performance run.
   • the Promoter must provide security for the set between performances.
   • in the event that the background of the venue could disturb the overall look of the show the Promoter will provide and erect adequate drapes.
   • 2 dressing rooms (17 performers) with toilets near the performance area or porta-cabins must be provided by the Promoter.
2. Special effects
   • the Promoter will provide all necessary licences for open air performances and specific permission for
     1. the extensive use of fire
     2. two small fireworks (rockets) with wire ignition (should be provided by the Promoter for each performance)
     3. use of noise guns and pneumatic machine gun
     4. motorbikes
3. Other requirements
   • technical assistance provided by the Promoter
     1. 6 stage crew for get-in and get-out
     2. an electrician for get-in including light focusing, the performances and get-out
   • 1 litre of stage blood and 4 big red apples per performance
4. EQUIPMENT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROMOTER
1. Sound
   • Version with truck transport
     1. 2 subbase sets of 2x1000 W
   • Version without truck transport
     1. 2 subbase sets of 2x1000W
     2. 2 speaker towers min 2000 W each
     3. 2 subbase sets 2 x 1000 W
     4. 2 stage monitors
     5. high quality 16 channel (3 point equalizer on each channel) audio mixer
     6. min 3 professional minidisc players with autopause
     7. 6 wireles lavalier microphones with new alkaline battery per each performance
     8. 1 high quality wired microphone, Shure sm58 (or equivalent)
     9. 8 channels d-box (active)
     10. programable effect procesor
     11. min 2 channel/31 point equaliser
     12. noise gate (4 channel)
     13. sufficient cabling
2. Lighting
   • Version with truck transport
     1. main power source 3 x 63 A (5 pin socket)
     2. the electrical supply is the responsibility of the Promoter. All connections and supervision has to be undertaken by an electrician provided by the Promoter.
     3. min 6 m high stand-alone ladder for light setup.
   • Version without truck transport
     1. minimum 2 x 12 channels dmx dimers placed on the stage
     2. 2 Lighting stands (for autdoor use) min 6 m high with lighting rig
     3. 4 small lighting stands adjustable 1,5-4,5 m with lighting rigs
     4. light for changing area (on dimer)
     5. lighting for  light and sound control tower
     6. programable  lighting desk (with a person who will program it for light setup)
     7. stand-alone aluminium ladder min 6 m high.
     8. the light stands and control tower should be earthed by an authorized electrician provided by the venue or Promoter.
     9. control tower size min 160 m x 160 cm (rain protected)
     10. minimum 2000 W profile light with iris - 2 piece
     11. Par 64 (black case) CP 62 - 16 pieces
     12. Par 64 (black case) CP 61 -6 pieces
     13. Par 64 (black case) CP 60 -6 pieces
     14. PC 1000 W - 2 piece
3. Other
   • Version without truck transport
     Scaffolding tower (approx. 4m high) for light and sound operators with platform minimum size 160cm x 160cm and approx. 250cm above the ground with a rain cover extending 40 cm on each side of the scaffolding. (See the drawing www.tbp.ipoznan.pl/macbchangtower.jpg) A height adjustable light stand of black color - (preferred Alptek 6500 www.tbp.ipoznan.pl/at_6500.pdf) Any alternative equipment should be discussed and agreed with the company.
5. BACK STAGE FACILITIES AND HOSPITALITY
• Space behind and on the sides of the metal structure covered from the audience view
• Lockable dressing rooms with 24h access
1. 18 chairs
2. hanging structure for 50 costumes
3. access to washing machine and dryer
4. 2 irons and 2 iron boards
• Hot drinks and water during the setup and performances

Access to the site to allow for the possibility of some work and repairs during the day-time between performances will be required.