Ynot Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hmmm... Having just been told that a local hire (for this weekend...) I'd booked for a week's show will now be costing more than TWICE the expected rate I'm now looking for options in the midlands to source the staging I need at the right price. I object intensely to being taken for a ride on pricing, so it looks like I'll not be using this supplier in a hurry again. :( What I need, therefore, is 4 sections of decking at 2 x 1m wide (Metrodeck, or any other suitable decking to be honest)at approx 1m high making an 8 x 1m runway and treads to suit that height to give a walkway in the middle down onto stage that's at least 2m wide. Get-ons at each end of the runway are optional, (not sure if we have treads suitable in the stores). A curtain valance across the front of the runway would also be nice, but not essential at this stage. Now - am talking to the usual suspects (Stage LX, Stagepoint etc) and am awaiting feedback, but considering the short timescales now (was hoping to put this small build together this weekend) I'm always open to options. :huh: Anyone out there in my neck o' the woods got anything to offer? Cheers guys. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tregilibob Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I've seen Hawthorns used before for staging, sorry don't have a number but they seem to give us what we wanted and as it was school could't be too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 I've seen Hawthorns used before for staging, sorry don't have a number but they seem to give us what we wanted and as it was school could't be too expensiveCheers.Hawthorns are actually one of those in the 'etc' above! :huh:Thanks for the thought tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter07 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Depending were you are try Lanceyn (Star tech) who are based in Oxford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 I think I may be sorted now, guys - thanks for the replies (both in the thread and via PM).I have 2 options available, and hopefully we can get sorted over the weekend. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokm Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Depending were you are try Lanceyn (Star tech) who are based in Oxford.Avoid if possible, myself and others have had various problems with this company. That and their rather high list prices put me off using them when I can get better quality (gear and service) for half the price from my (now) usual supplier. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave singleton Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I'm slightly late with this one however please don't forget KAVE have a midlands branch and we hold a hell of a lot of staging in stock. Ours is Alistage, we can create any form of config your after. Worth baring in mind for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 I'm slightly late with this one however please don't forget KAVE have a midlands branchHave to admit, I HAD forgotten, but filed that away now. Just to confirm I am indeed sorted, thanks to a friendly local BR member. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick@slick Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 ah that's a shame, if I had seen this back then I would have said hello, is it us you are looking for? :D Although possibly something less cheesy :sick: We do staging & rigging, and we are based in Birmingham 1m wide might not be considered wide enough for a catwalk by some - did it work ok? We use litedeck, so I would've suggested a 4ft walkway, which is 1.2m - 20cm might not seem a lot but it makes a difference, especially when you are walking above ground. I was looking for something else when I found this thread, and should really sign in as myself and not be using my boss's login, but it happened automatically due to the cookies. mmm cookies.... Jane (not Rick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 ah that's a shame, if I had seen this back then I would have said hello, is it us you are looking for? ;) Although possibly something less cheesy :sick: We do staging & rigging, and we are based in BirminghamWell, it wasn't but there's always another show... ;)1m wide might not be considered wide enough for a catwalk by some - did it work ok?Yep - certainly did. We don't have a very deep stage, so much more than a metre carves a big chunk out of what we do have!We use litedeck, .... Jane (not Rick)So - Jane - PM me with your details and I'll add you to my list of useful local contacts. :PAlways pays to have alternatives.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesy Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Staging companies.... Midlands..... always worth bearing LMS Events in minds (http://www.lmsevents.com/) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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