Hire Company in Cumbria

[Ross Bristo]

Hi,

 

I'm looking to hire 2 follow spots for a show in October and I'm planning on hiring 2 for 1 week. I've looked in to Stage Electrics and they can rent them at a reasonable price however delivery to Carlisle would cost £70 which is not practical considering the show is a charity fundraiser. I've considered driving over to their Newcastle base to pick them up but decided against it mainly because I can't spear the petrol money :D

 

Does anyone know of any hire companies within Cumbria that could hire me some follow spots?

 

Any help is appreciated,

 

Thanks,

 

Ross

[Dj Dunc]

Have you tried getting ahold of Beccy Barnes (Theatre Manager) at the Uni. You could perhaps hire our two. (CCT). Shes probably back in the office on monday.

[Ross Bristo]

Thanks Dunc,

 

I will give Beccy a ring, have you got a contact number you could post or PM me, some quick googling turns up nothing.

 

Thanks,

[jonic222]

It's also worth giving Hi-Lights (based in Gateshead) a call (www.hi-lights.tv). The distance might make delivery a bit costly, but they're nice guys and it's worth seeing what they can offer.

[paulfurze]

Have a look for Northern Lights and/or Northern Stage.

 

Used to use them when I was involved in an outfit based just outside Ulverston.

 

My old phone book gives me the following numbers..but I've not been involved there for 7+ years.

 

N. Lights: 0870 0855 085 - The contact name I have is a Mike Pendeloski

N. Stage: 01706 849469 - I have no contact name but if I recall correctly I'm sure they had a rep that worked in Ulverston Coronation Hall called Gorden Crayston

 

Good luck.

[tonythetechie]

try alex linney who runs a company called linney pa. Obviously as the name suggests he has a pa company but he also does lights and might be able to help you out.

 

tony