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THEATRE WORKING NOTE
The River Bell
Fictional three-performance feasibility note
Fictional example — not a booking, quote or production recommendation
At the supplied occupancy and price the scenario does not cover its costs. The calculation is a starting point for the human's decision, not evidence of likely ticket sales.
Supplied cost scenario
Net receiptsGBP 4,745.25
Total costsGBP 5,203.00
BalanceGBP -457.75
Break-even: 297 paid tickets (82.50% of saleable capacity). Expected paid tickets are a scenario assumption, not demonstrated demand.
| Cost assumption | Quantity | Line total |
|---|---|---|
| Fictional venue hire | 2 | GBP 1,700.00 |
| Fictional performer days | 15 | GBP 1,800.00 |
| Fictional technician days | 3 | GBP 480.00 |
| Illustrative access provision allowance | 1 | GBP 300.00 |
| Illustrative publicity allowance | 1 | GBP 250.00 |
| Illustrative permission fee | 1 | GBP 200.00 |
| Contingency | On base costs | GBP 473.00 |
Excludes tax/VAT, payroll and cash-flow timing, grants, variable royalties and mixed ticket prices. Calculated budget JSON
Findings
- Calculated: The paid-ticket scenario has a funding gap on the stated assumptions.
- Assumed: The fixture uses 120 saleable seats and 75% expected paid occupancy; no demand evidence is supplied.
- Unknown: Availability, tax, staffing inclusions and actual access and permission requirements need confirmation.
Questions before commitment
- Which dates and venue layout are actually available?
- What do the venue and staff rates include, and what tax treatment applies?
- Which access provisions are appropriate and properly resourced?
- What permissions are required for the material and intended uses?
Source references
- Fictional supplied brief — source reference
examples/brief.json(not included) - Fictional structured cost inputs — source reference
examples/budget.json(not included)