Peter Russell Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I know this isn't theatre related but I wonder if anyone out there might be able to help...I am trying to find a company that hires the kind of mobile stages that you see used on the radio 1 roadshows, i.e. an artic trailer (or smaller) that has a fold out stage.I have an event coming up that happens on three consecutive days on the Strand in London but has to disappear overnight.If anyone knows anywhere I can find one or has any better ideas then any help will be greatly appreciated.Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Star Hire http://www.stareventsgroup.com/Introductio...ile/mobile.html HTHJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSA Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 They look fantastic...but it doesnt say how much!! ...I fear that my pocket money wont quite stretch that far!! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Well, they are not cheap. However if you want it to disappear quickly they really are the right answer. I have used the 10mx8m stages a couple of times, and rigging/derigging is really quick, as you can just attach your trusses and lamps etc, and then lift the roof. HTHJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I hire a 40ft trailer called the event stage that is used for outdoor events. It can go out as a dry hire or with full pa and sound systems to any spec. Please see the following link to view. Sounds Around Event Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Moderation:Advertising removed, 15/01/04. 19:59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSA Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 So how much then?? (if you have had them a few times)...and are you allowed to operate it all yourself? or do you have to pay for that too! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianl Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I would expect to pay between £1000 and £2000 per day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Moderation: Following discussion, post previously removed returned to the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 not strictly relevant, but a bit of interesting history - the original Century Theatre was 2 or possibly 3 trailers hauled around the country which bolted together to form a complete theatre with stage, auditorium, tech kit etc etc. I think they were made out of old wartime bombers(!). It came to rest in a car park in Keswick where it was known as the Blue Box, I believe, and has since mutated into the Lakeside Theatre. (A bit shaky on details - apologies to anyone who knows better!) So not a particularly new idea, but, very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdrage Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 the original Century Theatre was 2 or possibly 3 trailers ......... car park in Keswick where it was known as the Blue Box, It was 4 trailers according to Snibston Discovery Park and is now back in use as a theatre in Leicestershire. However, I think the setup and strike time was measured in hours(days) rather than minutes, and so wouldn't be too much use in this case :D Paul Drage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 so that's what happened to it. I never saw the theatre, but in my days as a resident stage manager, I saw quite a few shows that had started there as part of their summer seaon whivh they then took on tour. very short scenery, I recall. Of course I see your point about the fit-up time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gil-galad Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I would just go to star hire unless you are looking at a 7.5T Curtainsider side. The have all the experience in doing this sort of thing in central london. I did a gig using one in Covent Garden and they were really picky about their cobble stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 I have found star hire to be one of the most expensive stage hire companies. I personally know around 5 companies that do stage trucks. Star hire do have some excellent stage trucks but expensive to hire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 You could hire some Metra Deck Available for hire from Stage Electrics. Click on Link in my signeture Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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