HC Deb 23 July 1999 vol 335 c671W
Mr. Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what period of rest performers of the main show in the Dome will have between performances on(a) normal days and (b) peak days for visitors; [91264]

(2) how many different companies will be used to perform the main show in the Dome on (a) normal days and (b) peak days for visitors. [91265]

Janet Anderson

New Millennium Experience Company (NMEC) is establishing and training an ensemble company of 160 performers, forming two casts of 80 each. Each cast will comprise 60 on stage and 20 understudies. On "one session" days, one cast will be used. On "two session" days, the two casts will be used. The terms and conditions of the cast members (including rest periods) will be in accordance with an Equity approved contract and in accordance with the Working Time Directive.