Q1 @RIDDLE’S COURT

80-100 SEATER, END ON STYLE

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OUR LARGEST SPACE

On Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Q1 is an end on studio space comfortably seating 80 – 100 audience members, perfect for musicals, plays and contemporary theatre.
With a maximum 5m x 5m flat stage area and raked seating, all audience members have excellent views to experience your show encased within a black box theatre environment.

Technically housing extensive lighting and a HK Audio sound system, as well as a rigged 10K HD laser projector centre stage, Q1 is our flagship performance space at PQA Venues – Edinburgh’s Destination Venue for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Why Q1?

Accessible Space

Fully accessible space with dedicated wheelchair space

Staff Fully Employed

All staff are fully employed with full pay, contracts and training, including FOH and Technical staff

Marketing support

Dedicated Marketing and PR support with daily drop-in advice sessions’

HK Audio Rig

HK 1000w Speaker Stack

Sennheiser Mics

EW500 Series Head and Handheld

Yamaha QL5

64 Channel QL5 digital desk

HD Projector

10K laser, full backdrop Project

Intelligent LED Rig

LED Par and moving fixtures

Avotile Pearl Desk

Avotile pearl with wing

Premium seating

Raked seating for excellent sight lines

5x5m Stage

Large, end on performance space with tabs and soft legs

UPCOMING SHOWS IN Q1

More shows to be announced soon

Q1 SHOWS

Written With Crayons
22
Aug
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Written With Crayons

22nd August 2019
Q1, Riddle’s Court, Venue 277
Written With Crayons by Ciara McNiff. After dealing with the sudden exit of her mother, Annie is left to fend for herself [...]
Wingmen
17
Aug
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Wingmen

17th August 2019
Q1, Riddle’s Court, Venue 277
A world premiere, Wingmen explores how different people react to overwhelming danger. Set in WWII, three airmen waiting for their thirteenth mission [...]
One Singular Sensation
14
Aug
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One Singular Sensation

14th August 2019
Q1, Riddle’s Court, Venue 277
The award-winning Fiona Henderson School of Dance returns to the Edinburgh Fringe after their sell-out debut in 2017 with a unique creative [...]
The Chronic Complainer
13
Aug
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The Chronic Complainer

13th August 2019
Q1, Riddle’s Court, Venue 277
Ryan Bicheranloo, 'The Chronic Complainer', is a young stand up comedian in his 20's who writes and performs his own stand up [...]

PQA Venues had everything you could ask for; a brilliant line up of shows from professional companies to drama students, a well-stocked bar and all-important free charging points. PQA Venues has a wonderfully inclusive atmosphere, and everyone working there seemed to be genuinely having the time of their life, which came across in their friendly and hospitable welcome.

Theatre Weekly

PQA Venues houses a diverse and vibrant programme of theatre, stand up and live music.

BroadwayWorld.com

Ticked off some previously unvisited venues and my favourite is @PqaVenues at Riddles Court. Plus, they have free charging points. Wish I’d known that earlier in the week! #edfringe

Robert Peacock, Wee Review

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