This page is for people who have booked or are thinking of booking Rainer for one of his shows. It is about stage and technical requirements (‘the rider’) for each type of presentation. For more information contact management@thecomedy.biz
All Classical Music Explained
On Stage
- Piano + stool
- Assorted other instruments including a clarinet, didgeridoo and talking drum
- Central Microphone on a stand
- A screen with data projector and computer
- A minidisc player operated by Rainer
Technical Rider P.A.:
- First class stereo PA system to include SM58 on a stand, 2 stereo D.I. boxes, cabling, minidisc player, CD player and operator. Also:
- 1 x clip-on radio mic
- 1 x long lead / radio mic on a straight stand
- Grand Piano plus stool with cabinet (An electric keyboard can be substituted for engagements where a grand piano is not practical in which case the rider includes a keyboard stand)
- Facilities for PowerPoint projection - screen commensurate with the size of the venue - RGB connection to Rainer's laptop on stage. Stereo minijack sound connection to Rainer's laptop for sound output.
Lighting:
- Warm wash lighting for stage, 2 specials (one on the piano, one on the central microphone)
Misc:
- 1 x small low table
- Dressing room for 1
- Dinner and light refreshments for 2 between rehearsal and performance
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Rainer Hersch's Victor Borge
On Stage
- Piano + stool
- Central Microphone on a stand
- A screen with data projector and computer
Technical Rider P.A.:
- First class stereo PA system to include SM58 on a stand, 1 stereo D.I. box, cabling, CD player and operator. Also:
- 1 x clip-on radio mic
- 1 x long lead / radio mic on a straight stand
- Grand Piano
- Facilities for PowerPoint projection - screen commensurate with the size of the venue - RGB connection to Rainer's laptop operated off-stage. Stereo minijack sound connection to Rainer's laptop for sound output.
Lighting:
- Warm wash lighting for stage, 2 specials (one on the piano, one on the central microphone). A more detailed lighting plot is available if appropriate to the facilities in the theatre.
Misc:
- 1 x small low table
- Dressing room for 2
- Dinner and light refreshments for 3 between rehearsal and performance
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Rainer Hersch with Orchestra
Staging for this show depends on the number of musicians involved
On Stage
- The Rainer Hersch Philharmonic - varying in size from 8 to 70 depending on the event.
- Piano
- Central Microphone
- A screen with data projector and computer
Technical Rider P.A.:
- First class stereo PA system, to include boom mike, 1 stereo D.I. boxes, cabling, minidisc player, CD player and operator. Also:
- 1 x clip-on radio mic
- 1 x long lead / radio mic on a straight stand
- Microphones for the orchestra - depending on the nature of the event
- Grand Piano (An electric keyboard can be substituted for engagements where a grand piano is not practical in which case the rider includes a keyboard stand)
- Facilities for PowerPoint projection - screen commensurate with the size of the venue - RGB connection to Rainer's laptop on stage. Stereo minijack sound connection to Rainer's laptop for sound output.
Lighting:
- Warm wash lighting for stage
Misc:
- Seating and professional quality music stands for the orchestra
- 2 dressing rooms
- Dinner and light refreshments for Rainer and the orchestra between rehearsal and performance
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Organtastic!
On Stage
- The organ or remote manuals played by Daniel Moult
- Assorted instruments including organ pipes, Stylophone and Casio keyboard
- Microphone on a stand
- Lectern
- A screen with data projector and computer
Technical Rider P.A.:
- First class stereo PA system to include SM58 on a stand, 2 stereo D.I. boxes, cabling, minidisc player, CD player and operator. Also:
- 1 x clip-on radio mic
- 1 x long lead / radio mic on a straight stand
- Facilities for PowerPoint projection - screen commensurate with the size of the venue - RGB connection to Rainer's laptop on stage. Stereo minijack sound connection to Rainer's laptop for sound output.
Lighting:
Misc:
- 1 x small low table
- Dressing room for 2
- Light refreshments for 2 between rehearsal and performance
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