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.
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Venue Facilities
- Approx. room dimensions (no stage)
19.00m x 19.50m - Décor / colour / theme
Natural tones (cream / beige) with textured sliding screened panels alongside walls - Artwork
No art on the walls - Entrance Door
2.25m W x 2.30m H (lowest point) with arch - Columns
Column free except for pillars along sides - non intrusive - Built-in fixtures
None - Built-in control room on mezzanine
Opposite stage - Flooring
Black-tan small weave pattern - Ceiling and height
Boxed-in across entrance to accommodate control room above: 3.00m D x 3.00m H. In ascending tiers along sidewalls to middle : floating sections. - Side perimeters
3.80m H for 1.0m, then 4.80m H for 2.0m, then centre sections 5.50m H - Lighting installed
Recessed into ceiling panels, fluorescents at same height. Zone controlled and dimmers. - Natural lighting
Minimal - one window and one glass door - Blackout facilities
Sliding Screens - Electricity supply
3 double power points on walls, in floor and also high on pillars on either side of hall - Control room
Mezzanine room for use - AV
Control room for productions - Climate control
Air-conditioning - Noise intrusion
Minimal - 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, through side double door - Delivery access
Through front foyer, side door or emergency exit
Stage
- Approx. stage dimensions
(behind curtain) 8.00m W x 7.00m D - Stage height off main floor
0.50m H with movable step - Additional stage sections
Six x 1.2m x 2.4m sections - to extend stage / bring forward / or create a ramp plus steps - Stage curtains
Cream to match light natural tone of walls and screens from stage sides - visible. 2nd hang of curtains are burnt orange in colour - hidden.