Alte Abtei
Essen Werden

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Campus Essen Werden

The baroque main building of the Folkwang University of the Arts is located in Essen Werden. The baroque building is an architectural monument and shows thanks to many visible elements the most different times and epochs. The history of the walls is as lively as the university itself. And every day this exciting history is written a little further.

Neue Aula

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The new assembly hall in Essen is an event location of a special kind. The magic of the historic main building creates a magical atmosphere. The new assembly hall of the old abbey is available for events and offers space for 377 spectators. The total stage area, including the orchestra pit, is approx. 180 m². Numerous events can be organised in this event location in Essen. It would be hard to find a more beautiful location for your event in the Ruhr region!

Equipment

Stage

  • 10 manual counter hoists
  • 2 electric lighting hoists
  • 4 manual hoists panorama right/left
  • 1 electric panorama train rear
  • 2 electric panorama lighting hoists right/left
  • 1 veil hoist in the portal
  • 2 electric forestage hoists
  • Maximum lifting height of all hoists approx. 8 m
  • movable orchestra pit
  • no floor openings, recesses, podiums

 

Lighting

  • Light control system ETC EOS with average ION, year 2010
  • 120 adjustable offsets 1 Kw/2 Kw/5 Kw
  • DMX ring line
  • 32A and 63A individual connections in the stage area
  • communication:
    Stage manager and monitoring system Fa. Riedel, built 2000

 

Sound systems

  • 2-channel universal sound system
  • 8-channel room sound system
  • Mixing console according to ARD standard
  • Playable media: DAT / CD / compact cassetteThe New Assembly Hall is the perfect venue for your conferences, concerts, seminars, receptions or anniversary celebrations.
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      Pina Bausch Theater

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      With guests from culture, politics, business and especially the dance scene, the Folkwang University of the Arts ceremoniously renamed its old auditorium the “Pina Bausch Theater” on October 12, 2009. The Pina Bausch Theater is a very special event location and is perfectly suited for your events.

      Because the total area of the Pina Bausch Theater including the apse is about 250 m² and offers a maximum of 99 seats. You can organize individual events in this event theater in the Ruhr area.

       

      Equipment

      • Six electric prospectus hoists as well as two electric panaroma hoists for spotlights, displays and decoration
      • ETC ION digital lighting interlocking system
      • 96 digital controlled lighting circuits
      • DMX ring line for lighting and effects control
      • spotlight equipment with 1 KW and 2 KW spotlights (profile and stepped lens)
      • 4 moving lights (head-mounted spotlights)
      • 1 piece of 1.2 KW HMI followers
      • 6 additional power connections 32 A and 63 A each in the Old Assembly Hall (hall level and galleries)
      • Video line Alte Aula in/out for TV and image transmission both inside the auditorium and in the foyer
      • intercom system: checkrooms <> technical gallery <> foyer
      • Announcement system AA <> foyer
      • A total of 10 additional internet/intranet connections in the Old Assembly Hall (hall level and galleries) for data and image transmission

      The Pina Bausch Theater offers the perfect setting for your performances, conferences, seminars, rehearsals or training sessions.

      Kammermusiksaal

      The Kammermusiksaal is located in the building of the Neue Aula in Essen Werden.

      The total area of the chamber music hall is approx. 130 m² and offers a maximum of 99 seats. A sound system and media cabinet are available, but no stage or lighting equipment.

      The room is perfect for small concert performances, seminars, meetings, rehearsals, workshops and training sessions.

      Alte Abtei Essen

      Klemensborn 39

      45239 Essen