Guidance for schools using their performance space
There is a lot to consider when putting on a production at your school or college. Beyond showcasing your students and entertaining your audience, you need to make sure you are meeting strict safety standards. But navigating through the legal requirements can be tricky and you need specialists to deal with the technical equipment you are using for your performances.
We can advise on all the necessary tests and inspections to make sure you are using this equipment safely, and we are able to offer routine maintenance to help you stay ahead of any problems. With solutions tailored to your exact needs, our DBS-checked engineers steer you through the process to make it as painless and straightforward as possible.
“Just wanted to thank Darren and the team at Solutions on Stage, who completed our recent mechanical inspections. The team put in a long day going through multiple spaces, were professional and a pleasure to have onsite.”
Inspection and testing
Let's take the complexity out of compliance. We offer a free site survey, so that we can review your systems and equipment. This allows us to see exactly what needs to be included in our inspection and gives you the peace of mind that all the necessary checks will be completed. We walk you through the inspection procedures, with clear information in plain English on what needs to be covered and why.
From Portable Appliance Testing to fixed wire testing electrical inspection to mechanical inspections, our expert team ensures any equipment you are using meets the necessary safety standards. After our inspection, we provide a clear report which sets out any issues that you need to deal with and simple guidance on what to do about these.
Practical training tailored to your needs
Give your staff and students the confidence to engage with your performance space with one of our practical training courses. These are tailored to your specific needs and cover the latest health and safety requirements as well as hands-on sessions learning how to handle and operate your equipment correctly. From theoretical and practical aspects of theatrical lighting and sound to assisting with exam curriculum, all our courses are adaptable to suit all needs.
Remedials, small works and installations
Adding new installations and equipment will help you make the most of your performance space but it can be difficult to judge what will work for you. We can advise on how to maximise both your space and your budget, with cost-effective and practical solutions. We can also help you to keep everything in full working order, recommending how best to repair or replace faulty equipment.
Efficient maintenance and repair services
Staying on top of the maintenance and repair of your equipment is vital to make sure that this doesn’t fail at the wrong time. We help to schedule any maintenance, with reminders so that you can keep ahead of any wear and tear. Our DBS-checked engineers can provide onsite maintenance and repair for equipment such as lighting and sound systems, while we also offer workshop repair where necessary.
Structural Surveys
Do you need to know what is the maximum permitted loading on your stage floor? Or, has the increase in equipment and the scale of the shows you now put on raised concerns about the integrity of the structure itself? Following an appraisal by a structural engineer, we can provide a detailed analysis that outlines the condition, integrity and capability of the supporting structural elements as required. Our structural surveys can cover, for example, the stage floor, flyfloor rail, lifting points, structural steelwork and structural timbers.
Let us simplify the compliance and safety issues for you, so you that can enjoy your performance space with the peace of mind that you have covered all the essentials.
Whether you need our help for a one-off job, a combination of our services or annual support, contact us today and we will come up with a solution that works for you.