Run of Show Template

A minute-by-minute production script for a live event, with cues organized by radio channel, back-of-house timing, vendor contacts, and a payment schedule. Pre-filled with a 300-guest product-launch gala.

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Front-of-house and back-of-house timing shown side by side
Minute-by-minute cues with radio-channel numbers for the stage manager
Vendor and crew contact sheet with roles
Emergency and contingency page with the call order
Payment schedule with deposit and balance due dates
Doors, dinner, and entertainment run-down for a 300-guest event
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Maison Vale · Event Design Studio

v3Issued 11 Sept 2026

The Lumière Gala · Operations Pack

Run of Show_& Production Plan_

One clock for the whole night — every cue, supplier, zone and pound for Aurelia Cosmetics' launch of Lumière, from first truss to last car.

Event Date

Fri 18 Sept 2026Doors 19:00 · 300 guests

Venue

The Conservatory at Bow HallGlasshouse & East Terrace, Mayfair

Version

v3 · 11 SeptSupersedes v2 of 28 Aug

Producer

Rosa Pemberton07700 900 104 · Ch 1

Run of Show

Minute by minute.

Crew call

14:00

Show call

18:30

Cues

Q1–Q17

TimeDurCueWhat happensOwnerZoneLXSNDAV
Build & rehearse 14:00 – 18:59
14:002h 00—Load-in via Bow Lane dock Truss, set flats and corridor frames in; stage deck builtTom AchebeProduction8 4
15:001h 30—Florals & scent install Florals hung; Dusk, Bloom and Ember diffusers loadedLucie MarchandAtelier Verdure3
15:301h 30—LX focus & projection alignment Warm wash plotted; mapping test on the 9 m reveal scrimPriya RamanHalcyon Light4 5
17:000h 30—Sound check Trio, founder's lapel mic, score playback at show levelSam WhitlockNorthlight Audio5
17:151h 15—Catering in & tables laid Kitchen set; 300 covers, vials and place cards laidFlorian KeepHead chef8 4
18:000h 30Q10–12Technical rehearsal Reveal sequence run twice; founder walks her markJess HarlowStage manager4 5
18:300h 15—All-crew briefing Positions, radio channels, guest-list VIPs, press rulesRosa PembertonProducer4
18:450h 15Q1Pre-set: Dusk state Silver light, bergamot on, trio set, champagne pouredJess HarlowStage manager1 2
Show 19:00 – 23:45
19:000h 45Q2Doors · Arrival & Champagne Guests in under the glasshouse; press wall to the sideRosa PembertonProducer1
19:450h 40Q3–9Scent corridor — "Bloom" Seven waves of forty, one every six minutesCamille ValeCreative dir.3
20:250h 05Q10Call to table Single chime; house to half; hosts seat by table cardJess HarlowStage manager4
20:300h 08Q11Founder's address Margaux Ellery, founder; score under the last minuteJess HarlowStage manager5
20:400h 04Q12The Fragrance RevealKey moment 8 s silence, blackout, mapped reveal; Lumière poured & namedJess HarlowCalls all depts5
20:451h 30Q13Dinner service — four courses Paired to the three accords; wine with each courseFlorian KeepHead chef4
22:151h 00Q14After-hours & press suite Tables clear; DJ Orla Quinn; founder interviewsRosa PembertonProducer6 7
23:150h 15Q15Last orders & gifting desk opens Boxed first editions and handwritten cards at the porchMaya FerrisBar lead2 1
23:300h 15Q16Carriages Cars staged on the East Terrace; security clears the porchMark BellamyHead of security1
23:45—Q17Venue clear & handover to strike Working lights up; strike runs to 03:00, dock closes 03:30Tom AchebeProduction8

Lighting cue Sound cue Projection / AV 4Zone on the floor plan, p. 5 All cues called by SM on Ch 4

Production Budget

Where the £118,000 goes.

Tier

Nocturne

As at

11 Sept

Total budget

£118,000

Excludes VAT · 300 guests

Paid out

£53,420

45.3% of budget

Outstanding

£64,580

Due by 2 Oct 2026

Contingency

£7,020

left · £1,240 drawn

Line

Share of budget · paid portion

Amount

%

Status

Production & staging

Set, corridor build, rigging, crew

£22,000

18.6

Deposit 50%

Catering & bar

Four courses for 300, full bar

£21,000

17.8

Deposit 30%

Lighting & sound

LX design, mapped reveal, PA, tech crew

£17,500

14.8

Deposit 50%

Venue

Bow Hall exclusive use, late licence

£14,500

12.3

Paid in full

Florals & scent design

Florals, three diffused accords

£10,500

8.9

Deposit 50%

Staffing & security

14 hosts, 8 SIA officers, cloakroom

£9,000

7.6

After event

Entertainment

Commissioned score, string trio, DJ

£8,000

6.8

Deposit 50%

Photo & film

Stills, film, same-night edit

£7,240

6.1

Deposit 50%

Contingency · 7%

£1,240 drawn: backup generator

£8,260

7.0

Held

Paid Still to pay Contingency drawn

Sign-off: spend over £500 outside these lines needs written approval from Rosa Pemberton and Aurelia.

Suppliers & Contacts

Who is on site, and when.

Confirmed

7 of 10

Dock

Bow Lane

CategoryCompanyContactPhoneArrivesStatus
VenueBow Hall EventsThe Conservatory, MayfairHarriet Lowe Venue manager020 7946 033113:30Confirmed
ProductionForge & Frame LtdSet, corridor, riggingDanny Okafor Crew chief07700 900 41214:00Confirmed
Lighting & AVHalcyon Light WorksLX, projection mappingPriya Raman LX designer07700 900 28714:00Confirmed
SoundNorthlight AudioPA, radio mics, playbackSam Whitlock Sound engineer07700 900 65516:30Confirmed
Florals & scentAtelier VerdureFlorals, diffused accordsLucie Marchand Lead florist07700 900 56315:00Confirmed
Catering & barFlorian Keep KitchenDinner for 300, bar teamFlorian Keep Head chef07700 900 11817:00Confirmed
MusicThe Ashdown TrioStrings 16:45 · DJ Orla Quinn 21:45Ellis Ashdown Trio leader07700 900 79016:45Contract sent
SecuritySentinel Event Security8 SIA officers, door listMark Bellamy Head of security07700 900 33618:00Confirmed
Photo & filmTwo Frame StudioStills, film, social editJoel Asante Lead photographer07700 900 92118:15Contract sent
TransportMayfair Chauffeur Co.12 cars, East Terrace rankNadia Brook Dispatch020 7946 087423:00Contract sent

If something goes wrong.

Call the producer first. For any injury or fire, call 999, then tell security on Ch 3.

Producer · decides

Rosa Pemberton

07700 900 104 · Ch 1

Production manager

Tom Achebe

07700 900 145 · Ch 2

Security · first aid

Mark Bellamy

07700 900 336 · Ch 3

Venue duty manager

Harriet Lowe

020 7946 0331

Nearest A&E

St Mary's Hospital

Praed St, W2 · 9 min

Aurelia on the night

Inès Laurent

07700 900 672

Floor & Timing

The Conservatory, zone by zone.

Scale

1 : 250

1

Arrivals & GlasshouseDoors, champagne, trio, press wall

19:00 · Q2

5

Stage & reveal scrimFounder's address, mapped reveal

20:40 · Q12

2

BarSignature cocktail, last orders

18:45 · Q1

6

Press suiteFounder interviews, product shots

22:15 · Q14

3

Scent corridorSeven waves of forty guests

19:45 · Q3–9

7

LoungeAfter-hours, DJ, gifting route

22:15 · Q14

4

Main hall · diningFive long tables, 300 covers

20:25 · Q10

8

Back of houseKitchen, crew, dock — no guests

14:00 → 03:30

Where the guests are

1

19:00Arrive

3

19:45Corridor

4

20:25Seated

7

22:15Lounge

1

23:30Cars

Frequently asked questions

What is a run of show?

A run of show is the minute-by-minute script of a live event: who does what, when, and on which radio channel. A stage manager or producer calls it live on the day to keep every department in sync.

What is the difference between a run of show and an event run sheet?

A run of show is the cue-by-cue script called live on the day, organized by radio channel. An event run sheet is the broader planning document, with vendor checklists for before and after the event. Many planners use both: the run sheet to prepare, and the run of show to call the event.

Who uses a run of show?

Event planners, stage managers, AV and production crews, and wedding planners who are calling cues live. Everyone with a radio on the day should have a copy.

Is this run of show template free?

Yes. You can customize the run of show template for free and download it as a print-ready PDF. Describe your event, cues, and vendors to the AI and it structures the full script.

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