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

@WhiteLightLtd WhiteLightLtd

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

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

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

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

Zero 88 are a manufacture of lighting control equipment for the entertainment industry. Whether for Education, Multi-Purpose Venues or Architainment light installations, Zero 88 lighting provides solutions for the entire control system. Specialists in DMX/RDM and Ethernet products, with over 45 years of heritage, our products have been used worldwide. Support and distribution is handled by a global distributor network, whilst full design & manufacturing is in our Cwmbran (South Wales) headquarters.

www.zero88.com

Established in 1981 to provide the theatre industry with a single source for specialist theatre hardware and paints. We cater for Stage Managers, Production Managers, Workshop Managers, Scenic Artists, Engineers, Carpenters, Painters, and Propmakers.

We are the major retailer of theatrical goods in the UK employing 40 staff. Our large distribution centre in London, enables us to ensure orders are swiftly and accurately dispatched. Our now significant buying power allows us to pass on excellent value to our customers, and our unrivalled experience ensures that the products we stock are perfectly suited to the arts and entertainments industries, with a specific focus on theatre. Our client base also includes shop display and outfitters, schools and universities, museums and art galleries, and the film and television industries.

sales@flints.co.uk

020 7703 9786

www.flints.com

@flintstheatre flintstheatre @flintstheatre

Theatreplan is a UK theatre consultancy, with over 30 years' experience delivering pioneering theatre design and technical theatre consultancy, across the world. We work with leading architects to create brand new spaces for performance, can advise on refurbishments of historic theatres, and provide solutions for complex upgrade projects.

Our depth of expertise, and the creativity we bring to every project, means we are the go-to theatre consultants for many of the world's leading performance venues. Our consultants gained their experience working at senior levels in the UK's major theatres, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the Royal Opera House. We truly understand what theatre practitioners think and feel, and what they need to make their performances thrill, excite and move audiences.

Our award-winning work includes beautiful, bespoke theatres at many schools and universities in the UK. If we can help you realise your vision for your school theatre, we'd be thrilled to hear from you.

020 7841 0440

www.theatreplan.com