Stage Technology

AAC Theatre Systems is one of the most knowledgeable theatre controls and technologies organisations in the UK.

The people behind its establishment have more than 30 years’ experience in international stage automation and systems development. They have created theatre systems for many of the world’s largest and most venerable theatres and entertainment venues, including the Royal Opera House, Sadler’s Wells, The Lowry, Hong Kong Convention Centre and Copenhagen Opera House.

Bespoke Stage Automation

Our expertise is underpinned with recognised engineering excellence and is allied to industrial automation where precision and technical rigour are the norm. We develop bespoke theatre controls, stage systems and technologies that meet the business needs of commercial theatre, the dramatic needs of audiences, and the practical needs of stage managers, production managers, technicians and fly staff.

We consult on, design and install: theatre and stage controls, show control systems, hoists, screen controls, lifts, safety curtain controls, wagon systems and more. We develop theatre systems with specific environments, production objectives and budgets in mind – working to deliver practical, workable, and cost-efficient solutions for theatres, performance and entertainment venues large and small.

Bespoke Stage Automation

Our expertise is underpinned with recognised engineering excellence and is allied to industrial automation where precision and technical rigour are the norm. We develop bespoke theatre controls, stage systems and technologies that meet the business needs of commercial theatre, the dramatic needs of audiences, and the practical needs of stage managers, production managers, technicians and fly staff.

We consult on, design and install: theatre and stage controls, show control systems, hoists, screen controls, lifts, safety curtain controls, wagon systems and more. We develop theatre systems with specific environments, production objectives and budgets in mind – working to deliver practical, workable, and cost-efficient solutions for theatres, performance and entertainment venues large and small.

International Expertise

Our experience spans British and international entertainment and staging sectors, and includes work in Asia, South Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Our stage systems have safely, silently and dramatically flown scenery, raised orchestras, and moved some of the heaviest and most complex staging in the world.

Stage Techology at Copenhagen Opera House
Stage Techology at Copenhagen Opera House

International Expertise

Our experience spans British and international entertainment and staging sectors, and includes work in Asia, South Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Our stage systems have safely, silently and dramatically flown scenery, raised orchestras, and moved some of the heaviest and most complex staging in the world.

Practical Solutions

We continually challenge ourselves to develop the best solutions for our clients. As theatre and touring productions become more engaging, complex and dramatic, the controls and systems needed to support them require greater integrity and purpose. Our aims are to:

  • Recognise the developing needs of producers and directors,
  • Recognise the growing expectations of audiences, and
  • Deliver results that are fit-for-purpose – not only to support performances, but to make life better for stage crews too.

Practical Solutions

We continually challenge ourselves to develop the best solutions for our clients. As theatre and touring productions become more engaging, complex and dramatic, the controls and systems needed to support them require greater integrity and purpose. Our aims are to:

  • Recognise the developing needs of producers and directors,
  • Recognise the growing expectations of audiences, and
  • Deliver results that are fit-for-purpose – not only to support performances, but to make life better for stage crews too.

AAC Theatre Systems provides complete stage automation and controls services, from full theatre systems consultancy to theatre equipment design for specific stage machinery, and systems installations.