> consulting,
by design.
Consultancy, production, and engineering for:
- > theatre
- > live music & nightlife venues
- > touring festivals & large-scale events
We're in it from first drawing to last show.
> The work
We take on projects across the full spectrum — from show TD and production management on theatre and live music productions, through to technical direction and systems design for permanent venue installations.
Whatever the shape of the project, we're accountable from first conversation to final sign-off, and documentation, training, and handover are deliverables, not afterthoughts.
> Who we work with
- Venue developers and architects.
- Producers and creative teams.
- SFX designers, illusionists, and prop makers who need engineering support.
- Festival and touring promoters who need experienced event control and operations.
- Conference and corporate clients who need experienced technical production management.
We're who you call when you've got a problem your in-house team can't solve.
> Hardware we build
One-off bespoke electronics for specific production needs — prop controllers, practical effects rigs, custom show control interfaces, and automation hardware built to a brief.
For SFX and illusions work we take projects from early concept and prototyping through to a finished, show-reliable product. Everything designed, developed, and built in-house.
> How to engage
Most projects start with a conversation. Get in touch with what you're trying to achieve — we'll be straight about whether we're the right fit, and if we're not, we'll probably know who is.
> what we do
Technical Direction
Technical direction and production management for theatre, festivals, and live events — from first brief through to opening night or handover.
Systems Design
Everything from plots to system architecture for lighting, video, audio, show control, and rigging — spec'd, documented, and ready to load in.
Installation & Commissioning
Contractor coordination, on-site oversight, and operator training — making sure the system is installed and ran the way it was designed.
Custom Hardware & Firmware
One-off custom electronics built to a brief — prop controllers, practical effects rigs, bespoke show control interfaces, and purpose-built automation hardware for specific shows and installations.
SFX & Illusions Engineering
Bespoke engineering for magic, illusions, and practical effects — hidden mechanisms, wireless triggers, and custom controllers built to be show-reliable.
Event Control & Security
Security and event control for large-scale live events — crowd management, on-site security, and white-glove VIP and artist movement for touring productions and festivals.
Conference & Corporate Production
Project management, technical direction, and stage management for conferences and corporate events — from AV spec through to show-calling on the day.