Conference 19: Sponsors and Partners

Conference 19: Centre Stage is generously sponsored by a diverse group of organisations, consultancies and manufacturers. Without them, the conference wouldn't be possible and we are hugely appreciative of their support.

We are also grateful to the promotional partners who support our conference each year.

Theatre Projects

Platinum sponsor

With over 1,500 projects in 80 countries worldwide, Theatre Projects use innovative skills through creativity, experience and understanding of the bigger picture to bring to life the arts for audience, artists and community.
Unusual

Platinum and Lanyard sponsor

The UK’s most experienced provider of rigging and stage engineering solutions, Unusual design and source the best solutions for each project, whether a stage elevator system, flying system or tension wire grid.
Bennetts Associates

Gold sponsor

An architecture practice working with clients to transform cultural buildings and meet changing needs, Bennetts create welcoming all-day buildings for culture in cities and strive to create truly enduring architecture that’s more than skin deep.
Haworth Tompkins

Gold sponsor

Architectural practice with a global reputation for the design of performance buildings, Haworth Tompkins has won over 100 awards, including RIBA Stirling Prize. Clients include National Theatre, Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and London Theatre Company.
HQ Theatres & Hospitality

Gold sponsor, Mid Morning Break sponsor and Bursary sponsor

One of the UK’s leading regional theatre operators and part of the Qdos Entertainment Group, HQ operate 12 venues across the country combining excellence in programming, venue operations and food and drink.
Stage Electrics

Technology sponsor

A specialist supplier, installer and systems integrator, offering a wide range of technical equipment and services to theatres, Stage Electrics' teams are able to project manage, install and commission complex projects to the highest standards.
Charcoalblue

Founder sponsor

Founded in 2004, the world’s leading theatre, acoustic, digital and turnkey design consultancy Charcoalblue has grown to a team of over seventy, with studios in London, Bristol, Glasgow, New York, Chicago and Melbourne.
Northern Light

Founder sponsor

A specialist installer and systems integrator offering a wide range of equipment and services tailored to meet the needs of theatres and arts venues: audio lighting, communication systems, rigging, stage management systems, video, curtains and staging.
BuroHappold

Silver sponsor

A multidisciplinary engineering and strategic consultancy for the built environment, BuroHappold Engineering has 30+ years experience delivering performing arts projects, with a depth and breadth of knowledge that is second to none.
EM Acoustics

Silver sponsor

Specialists in the design and manufacture of professional loudspeaker products for the live sound reinforcement and fixed installation markets, EM Acoustics products can be found in the most prominent theatres, concert halls, and live performance spaces.
Hawthorn

Silver sponsor

Having installed and maintained technical equipment in theatres since 1987, Hawthorn work with professionals and consultants to design and deliver equipment installations across a diverse range of performance spaces and supply hire equipment worldwide.
LW Theatres

Silver sponsor

Owner and operator of 7 West End Theatres: Adelphi, Cambridge, Her Majesty’s, Gillian Lynne Theatre, London Palladium, Theatre Royal Drury Lane and The Other Palace. Theatre Royal Drury Lane is undergoing major refurbishment and will reopen November 2020.
Plann

Silver sponsor

Offering a wide range of specialist services to those involved in the delivery of cultural capital building projects, Plann has a proven track record for delivering award winning, hugely complicated building projects for high profile clients.
Triple E

Silver and Breakfast sponsor

Combining engineering expertise with a desire to streamline the world of theatre track systems, Triple E's systems and custom designed equipment have a reputation for simple design, rugged construction and ease of installation.
Harlequin

Bronze sponsor

The trusted name in floors for the performing arts, Harlequin not only build and refurbish stage floors, they manufacture a wide range of roll out vinyl stage surfaces and a system of reconfigurable sprung floors for dance and theatre.
YesPlan

Bronze sponsor

One team, one tool. Manage events, personnel and resources with software tailored to the cultural sector. YesPlan's cloud-based software allows the cultural industry to work smarter and faster. The options are endless and yes, you can take that literally.
ROBE

Post Conference Reception sponsor
ETC

Bursary sponsor

A global leader in the manufacturing of lighting and rigging technology, ETC employs 1,400 people in 13 offices around the world with 300 authorized service centres staffed by certified technicians with unmatched technical and customer service 24/7/365.
GDS

Bursary sponsor

At the helm of innovative LED manufacture in the UK since 2004, GDS produces award-winning and fully customisable lighting and control products on a global scale, with over 1,000 venues worldwide benefitting from their technology.
Theatreplan

Lunch sponsor

Performance is everything for Theatreplan, who has over 30 years’ experience of pioneering design, unparalleled expertise in creating award-winning performing arts venues and re-imagining existing spaces around the world.
Goboplus

Afternoon Break sponsor

The one-stop shop for Standard and Custom Gobos including metal, plastic and ‘high res’ greyscale or colour glass. Including Gobo Holders and Colour Filter. Visit the website for user friendly on-line shopping 24/7.
ABTT

Promotional partner

A charity with membership open to anyone with an interest in theatre design and technology, the Association of British Theatre Technicians provides education and promotes high standards in theatre design and technical presentation of theatrical works.
Creative Industries Federation

Promotional partner

The independent membership body that represents and convenes the UK’s creators and creative industries, Creative Industries Federation work with members to identify and advocate issues that matter most to the creative industries and creators in the UK.
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST)

Promotional partner

The membership and development body for professional dance, opera and theatre in Scotland, FST undertake strategic lobbying and advocacy, directly representing the interests of FST members to funders and key decision makers.
ITC

Promotional partner

The management association for theatre's independent sector, the Independent Theatre are a community of peers spread across the UK working to enable the creation of high quality professional performing arts by supporting those who manage and produce it.
Society of London Theatre

Promotional partner

A not-for-profit organisation, Society of London Theatre provides a collective voice for the theatre owners, producers and managers of all the major commercial and grant-aided theatres across London.
UK Theatre

Promotional partner

Representing theatres, concert halls, dance companies, arts centres, producers and theatre professionals throughout the UK, UK Theatre promotes professional development, resilience and engagement across the sector.
The Stage

Media partner

Publisher of news, reviews, features and interviews covering theatre in the UK and around the world via newspaper, website and app, The Stage are an independent, expert, engaging voice for theatre, and a resource for those working or training in theatre.