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.

info@whitelight.ltd.uk

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

@stage_electrics StageElectrics

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

info@hawthorn.biz

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

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

richard@rbhealthandsafety.co.uk

www.rbhealthandsafety.co.uk

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

@MountviewLDN mountview__ldn