The Spier Conference Centre's auditorium can seat 430 people. Beautifully decorated public areas are furnished with antiques and contemporary South African art from the Spier Collection. In winter, delegates can relax around fireplaces, and in summer, relax on the cool, shaded terrace.
Contact our Conferencing team for enquiries or reservations on conference(at)spier.co.za or phone +27 (21) 809 1100 ext 2.
Venue Facilities
- Approx. room dimensions (no stage)
19.00m x 19.50m - Door sizes
Entrance door: 2.25m W x 2.27m H (lowest point) with arch Entrance passage door: 1.17 m W x 2.3m H Side door leading outside: 1.87m W x 2.4m H - Columns
Column free except for pillars along sides (non-intrusive) - Control room
Built-in on mezzanine - Opposite stage - Flooring
Black-tan small weave pattern carpet - Ceiling and height
Boxed-in across the entrance to accommodate control room above: 3m D x 3m H. In ascending tiers along sidewalls to the middle: floating sections. Side perimeters: 3.7m H for 1m, then 4.8m H for 2.m, then centre sections 5.5m H - Lighting installed
Recessed into ceiling panels, fluorescents at same height. Zone controlled and dimmers. - Natural lighting
Yes - Blackout facilities
Sliding Screens - Electricity supply
2 double power points on walls next to the stage - AV
Control room for productions - Climate control
Air-conditioning - Noise intrusion
None - Fire equipment
Fire Extinguishers, smoke detectors. fire alarm (no sprinkler system) - Rigging
Only one support from ceiling - for light weight structures only. Two points on either side wall on pillars - also for hanging AV equipment - Direct access to outside
Yes - Delivery access
Through the front foyer, side door or emergency exit
Stage
- Approx. stage dimensions (behind curtain)
8m W x 7m D - Stage height off main floor
0.5m H with movable step - Additional stage sections
6 x 1.2m x 2.4m sections: to extend the stage, bring forward or create a ramp plus steps - Stage curtains
Cream to match the light natural tone of walls and screens from stage sides - visible. 2nd hang of curtains are black in colour - hidden.