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This News page launched in late 2024 to keep visitors up to date with latest updates, additions and innovations. 

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Safety Curtains

A new page has been added showcasing the variety of Safety Curtains installed in theatres in the UK.  Check out the Safety Curtain page!...
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Theatre Ghosts

As it’s Halloween, here’s the definition of GHOST LIGHT from the Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms: (US) A light left burning overnight on stage to keep friendly spirits illuminated and unfriendly spirits at bay. Also believed to keep the theatrical...
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KAnniversary

20 years ago this month, the stage installation for KA, the Cirque du Soleil extravaganza, was completed by Stage Technologies at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, which was part of a 15 month rebuild of the venue following the...
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TheatreCraft 24

Our namesake event is kicking off today with events at the Science Museum for the rest of this week, followed by the main event on Monday 11th November at the Royal Opera House. Loads of information about the huge variety...
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RIP Brian Croft

Sad to report the death of Brian Croft on 16th October 2024. He was founder of ESP Lighting and former Chairman of Vari*Lite Europe, and was a huge influence on the concert and touring industry.  More about Brian Croft...
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40 years of Starlight Express

Originally opened in March 1984, Starlight Express has continued to evolve over the last 40 years, and a new version has opened at the Troubadour Theatre (formerly a TV studio) at Wembley.  The custom-built sound desk for the show was...
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