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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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
| Time | Dur | Cue | What happens | Owner | Zone | LX | SND | AV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build & rehearse 14:00 – 18:59 | ||||||||
| 14:00 | 2h 00 | — | Load-in via Bow Lane dock Truss, set flats and corridor frames in; stage deck built | Tom AchebeProduction | 8 4 | |||
| 15:00 | 1h 30 | — | Florals & scent install Florals hung; Dusk, Bloom and Ember diffusers loaded | Lucie MarchandAtelier Verdure | 3 | |||
| 15:30 | 1h 30 | — | LX focus & projection alignment Warm wash plotted; mapping test on the 9 m reveal scrim | Priya RamanHalcyon Light | 4 5 | |||
| 17:00 | 0h 30 | — | Sound check Trio, founder's lapel mic, score playback at show level | Sam WhitlockNorthlight Audio | 5 | |||
| 17:15 | 1h 15 | — | Catering in & tables laid Kitchen set; 300 covers, vials and place cards laid | Florian KeepHead chef | 8 4 | |||
| 18:00 | 0h 30 | Q10–12 | Technical rehearsal Reveal sequence run twice; founder walks her mark | Jess HarlowStage manager | 4 5 | |||
| 18:30 | 0h 15 | — | All-crew briefing Positions, radio channels, guest-list VIPs, press rules | Rosa PembertonProducer | 4 | |||
| 18:45 | 0h 15 | Q1 | Pre-set: Dusk state Silver light, bergamot on, trio set, champagne poured | Jess HarlowStage manager | 1 2 | |||
| Show 19:00 – 23:45 | ||||||||
| 19:00 | 0h 45 | Q2 | Doors · Arrival & Champagne Guests in under the glasshouse; press wall to the side | Rosa PembertonProducer | 1 | |||
| 19:45 | 0h 40 | Q3–9 | Scent corridor — "Bloom" Seven waves of forty, one every six minutes | Camille ValeCreative dir. | 3 | |||
| 20:25 | 0h 05 | Q10 | Call to table Single chime; house to half; hosts seat by table card | Jess HarlowStage manager | 4 | |||
| 20:30 | 0h 08 | Q11 | Founder's address Margaux Ellery, founder; score under the last minute | Jess HarlowStage manager | 5 | |||
| 20:40 | 0h 04 | Q12 | The Fragrance RevealKey moment 8 s silence, blackout, mapped reveal; Lumière poured & named | Jess HarlowCalls all depts | 5 | |||
| 20:45 | 1h 30 | Q13 | Dinner service — four courses Paired to the three accords; wine with each course | Florian KeepHead chef | 4 | |||
| 22:15 | 1h 00 | Q14 | After-hours & press suite Tables clear; DJ Orla Quinn; founder interviews | Rosa PembertonProducer | 6 7 | |||
| 23:15 | 0h 15 | Q15 | Last orders & gifting desk opens Boxed first editions and handwritten cards at the porch | Maya FerrisBar lead | 2 1 | |||
| 23:30 | 0h 15 | Q16 | Carriages Cars staged on the East Terrace; security clears the porch | Mark BellamyHead of security | 1 | |||
| 23:45 | — | Q17 | Venue clear & handover to strike Working lights up; strike runs to 03:00, dock closes 03:30 | Tom AchebeProduction | 8 |
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
| Category | Company | Contact | Phone | Arrives | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Bow Hall EventsThe Conservatory, Mayfair | Harriet Lowe Venue manager | 020 7946 0331 | 13:30 | Confirmed |
| Production | Forge & Frame LtdSet, corridor, rigging | Danny Okafor Crew chief | 07700 900 412 | 14:00 | Confirmed |
| Lighting & AV | Halcyon Light WorksLX, projection mapping | Priya Raman LX designer | 07700 900 287 | 14:00 | Confirmed |
| Sound | Northlight AudioPA, radio mics, playback | Sam Whitlock Sound engineer | 07700 900 655 | 16:30 | Confirmed |
| Florals & scent | Atelier VerdureFlorals, diffused accords | Lucie Marchand Lead florist | 07700 900 563 | 15:00 | Confirmed |
| Catering & bar | Florian Keep KitchenDinner for 300, bar team | Florian Keep Head chef | 07700 900 118 | 17:00 | Confirmed |
| Music | The Ashdown TrioStrings 16:45 · DJ Orla Quinn 21:45 | Ellis Ashdown Trio leader | 07700 900 790 | 16:45 | Contract sent |
| Security | Sentinel Event Security8 SIA officers, door list | Mark Bellamy Head of security | 07700 900 336 | 18:00 | Confirmed |
| Photo & film | Two Frame StudioStills, film, social edit | Joel Asante Lead photographer | 07700 900 921 | 18:15 | Contract sent |
| Transport | Mayfair Chauffeur Co.12 cars, East Terrace rank | Nadia Brook Dispatch | 020 7946 0874 | 23:00 | Contract 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
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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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