Fire Safety in Theatres, Cinemas & Concert Halls

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About Course

Theatres, cinemas and concert halls hold large audiences in darkened auditoriums, with scenery, drapes, lighting and special effects close by. Based on the government’s fire risk assessment guide for theatres, cinemas and similar premises, this course covers stage and auditorium hazards, the safety curtain, lighting, alarms, evacuation of audiences and pre-performance checks.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace training required for your specific job, and it is not an accredited qualification.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify fire hazards on stage, backstage and in auditoriums
  • Know what the official guide says about fire-retardant materials, scenery and special effects
  • Understand the safety curtain, escape lighting and staff alarm arrangements
  • Carry out pre-performance checks and plan audience evacuation

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Scope and the law
  • Stage, scenery and special effects
  • Safety curtain, lighting and alarms
  • Evacuating audiences and pre-performance checks

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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