News & Case Studies

Scroll below to read about our latest news and case studies, as well as blogs and thought-pieces about wider industry topics…

Fly System Safety – Maintenance and Repair Guidelines

Those who work in any theatre or live performance space will know the vital importance of a fly system. It allows scenery, lighting bars, curtains and other production equipment to be suspended and moved above the stage, often directly over performers and technical staff. Yet given fly systems carry substantial loads and contain multiple moving, supporting and safety-critical components, their condition cannot be judged simply by whether they are still operational. Rather, effective fly system maintenance combines trained operation, routine checks, planned servicing, statutory inspection and prompt repair.

Maintenance & Repair

Fly System Safety – Maintenance and Repair Guidelines

Those who work in any theatre or live performance space know the importance of a fly system. It allows scenery, lighting bars, curtains and other production equipment to be suspended and moved above the stage, directly over performers and staff.

Maintenance & Repair

Maintenance and Repair Essentials for Your Theatre AV System

Whether you manage a professional theatre, school hall, TV studio or visitor attraction, regular theatre AV maintenance ensures every performance runs smoothly; with planned servicing reducing unexpected failures and extending equipment life.

Inspections

The Benefits of Regular School Stage Inspections

With its technical equipment being used frequently, it is vital that regular school stage inspections take place. This allows organisations such as ourselves to ensure the equipment is completely safe-to-use as well as prevent future problems.

Maintenance & Repair

Rigging Hardware Maintenance – Best Practice for Venues

Theatre rigging supports lighting fixtures, scenery, curtains, masking and other substantial loads above stages, performers, technicians and audiences. As such, regular inspection and maintenance by specialist companies is a must.

Inspections

The Importance of Regular Theatre Inspection Services

Every single theatre in the UK – whether it’s within a West End venue, school, arts venue or even a community hall - has a legal responsibility to keep its technical equipment safe - mainly via regular inspections.

News

Supporting the Life Cycle of Trafalgar Entertainment’s Venues

As a company, one thing we’re incredibly proud of is the number of customers who draw on our services year after year - with one of these being Trafalgar Entertainment.

News

Solutions On Stage Helps St Hilda’s Make Noise

Founded in 1893 as a hall for women, St Hilda’s is one of Oxford University’s most renowned colleges, situated on the banks of the River Cherwell, and home to the Jacqueline du Pre Music building; a stunning, modern, and intimate venue.

News

Choosing the AV Installation That’s Right for You

Choosing the right AV system can be overwhelming... which is why we've written a blog which details what you should consider when choosing a new system, some of the common pitfalls to avoid as well as how we can guide you through the process.

Installation

A Guide to a Professional Theatre Lighting Installation

Drawing on our knowledge and experience, we thought we’d put together a guide to professional theatre lighting installations - explaining what this type of installation involves, why it’s so important and how careful planning can make a difference.

Who We Work With...

What Our Customers Say...

It’s been a pleasure working with Solutions on Stage. From our initial contact, they have provided a very high standard of technical and customer service – always being on-hand whenever we needed them.

Leanne Harris, Lawrence Sheriff School

I could feel passionate about the project as I knew we could get the solution we wanted.

Nathan Emery, Gloucester Academy

“Solutions On Stage are very welcoming but professional from the moment of contact to the end of the job. You feel valued as a customer and you can trust that the team will do their best work for you.”

Peter Humphreys – Theatre Manager, Cranleigh School

It all looks brilliant and works really well. Solutions On Stage have been fantastic, I would definitely recommend them.

Shakiara Valu, Collingwood College

Darren and the team’s knowledge made the process a pleasure from start to finish. Since completion of the install, we at the venue, have been able to offer our hirers access to a highly capable and flexible rig, and, in turn, future-proof the theatre for many years to come.

Will Davis, Frome Memorial Theatre

I just wanted to say how good it was having the Solutions On Stage team in last week – all of whom were really professional, friendly and knowledgeable

Scott Gurd – Technical Manager, The Regent

Accreditations

Association of British Theatre Technicians Silver Accreditation