Conference 21 Sponsors and Partners

Conference 21: Making Theatre Sustainable 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.

Unusual

Gold and Lanyard sponsor

The UK's most experienced provider of rigging/stage engineering solutions, specialising in designing and sourcing top-tier solutions for projects of any size. Our extensive experience ensures every project is handled with equal dedication and expertise.
Theatreplan

Gold and Bursary sponsor

Theatreplan is one of the world’s leading theatre consultancies, providing pioneering design for new and existing theatre venues around the globe. For us, performance is everything.
Bristow Consulting

Gold sponsor

Bristow has provided independent cost and project management consultancy to the property industry since 1936, focussing on delivering bespoke solutions which minimise risk and maximise value for commercial success.
Charcoalblue

Post-Conference Reception sponsor

Founded in 2004, Charcoalblue are the world’s leading theatre, acoustic, and experience design consultancy, embedding sustainable practices, celebrating diversity and inclusivity to create extraordinary spaces where stories are told.
HQ Theatres

Gold and Bursary sponsor

HQ Theatres is the UKs leading specialist regional theatre operator and part of Trafalgar Entertainment. The company operates 12 venues across the country combining excellence in live entertainment programming, venue operations, and food and drink.
Audio Light Systems

Silver sponsor

Audio Light Systems is a leading provider of integrated audio visual & lighting solutions. systems integration | audio visual (AV) | lighting | electrical | rigging | specialist design - supply - installation - service
Buro Happold

Silver sponsor

Buro Happold is maximising the impact of cultural venues around the world and defining best practice in the post-pandemic green recovery.
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.
Harlequin

Silver sponsor

The trusted name in floors for the performing arts, Harlequin builds and refurbishes stages in leading venues around the world and manufactures a wide range of vinyl performance floors and reconfigurable sprung floors for dance and theatre.
Haworth Tompkins

Silver 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.
LSI Projects

Silver sponsor

LSI Projects have over 30 years of experience in the supply and installation of lighting, sound, AV and suspension equipment in theatres, opera houses, conference centres, schools, colleges, universities, and hotels. Turning your building into a venue.
LW Theatres

Silver sponsor

Owner operator of six West End Theatres: Adelphi, Cambridge, Her Majesty’s, Gillian Lynne, Palladium and Theatre Royal Drury Lane. With Covid closures, we renovated all venues, whilst major restoration projects continued at Gillian Lynne and Drury Lane.
pointOne EPoS

Silver sponsor

We develop and deliver innovative EPoS solutions for the arts sector to manage interval ordering and ticketing integration, as well as focused learning and support. With over 70+ theatre venue clients, we are the go-to EPoS partner for the arts sector.
Plann

Silver sponsor

Plann is a specialist consultancy helping theatres run and manage capital projects. From £50k refurbs to £50m national scale projects, Plann can provide strategic advice, project management, theatre consultancy and client support throughout.
Sound & Light Concepts

Silver sponsor

When the curtains open the only drama should be the performance on stage. We specialise in the provision of drama-free technology for theatres and performance spaces nationwide. Sound, light, video, curtain or rigging all drama free.
Stage Electrics

Silver sponsor

Stage Electrics is a specialised supplier and installer of stage lighting, sound, audio-visual technology, rigging, and staging. Their services encompass equipment sales, installation, and electrical and mechanical inspection and testing.
Theatre Projects

Silver sponsor

We are an international, award-winning consultancy specialising in the design, acoustics, technology, and operation of performance venues. From conception to opening, our aim is to design exceptional venues that are sustainable and well-used.
Tysers Live

Silver sponsor

Tysers provides insurance for a variety of events across the entertainment world. We advise over 130 theatres and venues in the UK, ranging from fringe theatres to many in the West End. And because you operate around the clock, we’re always available.
Triple E

Silver sponsor

Triple E’s range of tracking and Modular Structural Systems have been designed to streamline your needs within the entertainment industry and beyond. Simple design, rugged construction, and ease of installation are the hallmarks of Triple E products.
3LR

Bronze sponsor

3LR Lighting Ltd is a specialist UK company representing leading international manufacturers of architectural and broadcast lighting and control. 3LR increases brand exposure through a variety of services, from demos to full project specifications.
Avison Young

Bursary sponsor

Our expertise includes feasibility and strategic advice, planning, assembling teams, project & procurement management and contract administration. Projects include Liverpool Everyman, Bristol Old Vic, Shaftesbury Theatre & Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
Equity

Bursary sponsor

Equity is a union of more than 47,000 performers and creative practitioners, united in the fight for fair terms and conditions in the workplace.
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.
Creu Cymru

Promotional Partner

Creu Cymru is a collaborative network; we share information, expertise, research, touring, advocacy, and a will to develop programmes and audiences. We work together to support a more resilient resource at the heart of communities across Wales.
Community Leisure UK

Promotional Partner

Representing registered charities, societies & Trusts delivering public arts, culture, leisure and sport services for communities across the UK, CL-UK members manage c1,100 cultural assets across England, Scotland and Wales, including theatres.
Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST)

Promotional partner

FST is Scotland’s membership and development body for professional theatre, dance, and opera. With a growing membership of over 250 independent artists and organisations, FST brings the sector together to speak with a collective voice.
house

Promotional partner

house is a venue network and touring theatre initiative, delivered by Farnham Maltings with support from Arts Council England. It exists to grow the range, quality, scale and audiences for contemporary live performance across south-east England.
ITC

Promotional partner

The management association representing the independent performing arts sector. Supporting a community of over 450 companies and producers from across the UK to create of high quality professional productions and projects.
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.
Theatre and Dance NI

Promotional Partner

Northern Ireland’s leading support organisation for the sector.
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.
LSi Magazine

Media partner

LSi is the market leading magazine for entertainment professionals. Produced by PLASA Media, this highly specialised industry-focused magazine consistently provides intelligent coverage of the latest projects, products and business developments.
The Stage

Media partner

The Stage is the definitive news source for the UK theatre sector in print and online. As an independent voice for theatre, The Stage publishes key industry news, interviews, expert advice and opinions, nationwide reviews, and the latest jobs every week.