School Theatre Support Group

AC-ET supplies a huge selection of lighting, audio, rigging and staging products for the theatre and education markets. We offer a large on-the-shelf inventory of products, accessories and consumables at competitive prices, and an in-house custom cable and scroll manufacturing service. Popular theatre brands include Chroma-Q, ETC, JBL, Martin, Robe, Selecon, Sennheiser, Spotlight, Strand, Tascam, Yamaha and Zero 88, to name a few. We also offer a choice of lighting and audio drama kits geared to suit different budgets and venue sizes.

Our sister company, AC Special Projects, provides complete turnkey solutions ranging from system design through to installation.

www.ac-et.com

WL is the complete production solution specialist operating in a range of markets such as theatre, concert touring, corporate events, broadcast, themed attractions, education and trade.

Since its formation in 1971, the company has forged a reputation for supplying technical solutions including lighting, audio, video and rigging to projects of all sizes across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

We pride ourselves on our industry knowledge, personal service and high technical standards that have earned us the trust of professionals across the entertainment spectrum.

Most recent projects WL worked on include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Aladdin, EXHIBITIONISM: The Rolling Stones at the Saatchi Gallery, ITV Sport Studio for the UEFA Euro 2016, Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular and Rugby World Cup 2015.

WL was the first company in the industry to run the apprenticeship scheme and regularly hosts masterclasses and training sessions at its in-house Studio15.

[email protected]

020 8254 4800

www.whitelight.ltd.uk

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Stage Electrics is a specialist technical integrator, offering product sales, installation, maintenance, testing and inspection services tailored to meet the needs of theatres, arts venues, schools, universities, studios, conference and music venues.

The company offers expertise in audio, lighting, AV and communication systems, rigging, video, curtains, trussing and staging. Our knowledgeable staff offer advice, design and specification, all supported by in-house CAD and engineering workshops.

Stage Electrics regularly works in education across the UK and at the highest levels within professional theatre across the globe.

03330 142 100

www.stage-electrics.co.uk

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If you need technical equipment and staging permanently installing in your performance space, Hawthorn can help.

Our experienced technical equipment installation experts can help you create the perfect lighting, sound, video and staging solution for your school's performance and educational needs. From design, specification and costings to installation and maintenance, we create amazing performance and learning environments which enable students to shine.

Hawthorn also offer a post-installation service for training, maintenance and routine servicing so that you can be sure the equipment is ready for use when you need it.

01664 821 111

[email protected]

www.hawthorn.biz

Philips Entertainment offers a wide range of state-of-the-art lighting solutions for the concert, theatre, television, film, and architectural lighting markets, consisting of industry leaders Philips Vari-Lite, Philips Strand Lighting, Philips Selecon, and the Showline family of LED luminaires.

www.lighting.philips.com

The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA) at Falmouth University is a vibrant, entrepreneurial and industry-connected hub for performers, technicians and events managers in training. Here you will find award-winning staff and inspirational visiting artists mixing within a professional venue that hosts a year-round public programme.

AMATA specialises in Theatre, Music, Dance and Cultural Management & Production. The new 2-year accelerated BA(Hons) Technical Theatre Arts course is a unique and intensive programme covering all aspects of technical theatre, from training in fundamental skills to managing and operating live events and designing for performance. Students studying Technical Theatre Arts will have the opportunity to work with visiting professional companies, as well as collaborating with students and visiting professionals from other disciplines providing both broad and specialist training.

www.falmouth.ac.uk

Ticketsolve is a cloud-based ticketing and box office solution with over 220 venues using their solution across the UK and Ireland. They offer a cost effective, easy to use ticketing solution that helps customers to increase their revenue and sales. They also include full training and 24/7 support, and a fantastic range of easy to use features such as donations functionality and promotions, plus a host of great reporting, management and sale and marketing tools.

At Ticketsolve, we know that school based theatres are unique, and have slightly different needs than other arts centres. Functioning as cultural centres for the community as well as for students can be challenging, as we have seen first hand through our work with Bacon Theatre at Dean Close School, as well as Castleford Phoenix Theatre in Wakefield and the Sir Christopher Lee Theatre at Wellington College. Ticketsolve is a really great fit for school based theatres.

www.ticketsolve.com

Mountview is a leading provider of training in Lighting, Sound, Stage Management and Scenic Art & Prop Making. Formed in 1945, the drama school produces over 28 shows every year, with Theatre Production Arts students gaining hands-on experience from the first weeks of training working alongside professional directors and designers. Qualifications in Theatre Production Arts include a 2-year FdA, a 3-year BA (Hons) and a 1-year Postgraduate Diploma.

www.mountview.org.uk

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Charcoalblue is the most exciting and innovative theatre consultancy in the UK. Founded in 2004, we have swiftly grown and are now the theatre consultants of choice for many of Britain's leading architects and theatre companies. Our unique collaborative approach and relentless attention to detail has won us awards, enthusiastic reviews from the theatrical and architectural press and, most importantly, praise from our theatres' performers, technicians and audiences.

www.charcoalblue.com

Illuminate Design specialise in installing and maintaining all types of technical production systems including lighting, sound, AV, staging and rigging. We pride ourselves on a one-to-one service, ensuring we listen to our client's needs to design a system or programme of works to best suit the project.

Coming from a theatre background we fully understand the requirements of running a venue or putting on a show, so are used to working hand in hand with our clients to deliver a reliable, cost effective service.

Operating from our office in Essex, our network of technicians can provide advice and support throughout the UK. We are accredited by SafeContractor and carry all relevant insurances to be able to work on projects of all sizes from a small local primary to a large city academy.

Please get in touch to find out how we could help you.

www.illuminatedesign.co.uk

RB Health and Safety Solutions are specialists in theatre safety. The company was established in 2003 and have been offering specialist training and consultancy services to theatres and schools ever since. We offer full health and safety packages to ensure that your staff, pupils and technicians are safe whilst at your venues. Most school venues will ask us to undertake an annual audit to ensure that they are compliant.

0845 2571489

[email protected]

www.rbhealthandsafety.co.uk

DT+ improves student engagement and exam results by bringing the books and plays on the English and Drama curricula to life.

We do this by providing teachers and students with 24/7 access to: HD-quality films of star-studded contemporary productions; teaching plans, study guides, and workshop programmes written by industry experts; and discussions with academics, playwrights, theatre practitioners and creatives, all incorporating both the performance and technical sides of theatre.

The DT+ platform is recommended by exam boards and designed to cover curriculum assessment objectives. That’s why teachers in over 1,000 schools, colleges and universities, across 64 countries, already subscribe.

www.digitaltheatreplus.com

T/A The Dressing-Up Box

Established in 1980, we have years of experience and a wealth of historical and theatrical knowledge.

Because every production is different, varying in size of cast both physically and numerically, each production supplied by us is a bespoke service. We now have a solid reputation for taking the stress out of co-ordinating productions and exam pieces, within budget and on time.

As well as 'off the peg' costumes, we also make costumes in-house, and we have a good range of vintage clothing. Our design team have extensive experience in theatre, film and television, so we can create and tailor-make garments to your specifications.

To complement the production side of our business, we also have a fancy dress shop which stocks an excellent range of Grimas theatrical make-up, together with accessories and wigs both to buy and to hire.

Unit 16, Zone D Chelmsford Road Industrial Estate,
Dunmow, Essex
CM6 1XG

01371 875545

[email protected]

www.dressing-upbox.co.uk