Conference 24 Sponsors
Conference 24: Making Theatres Thrive is made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors and partners.
If you are interested in being part of this high profile theatre sector event, find out more about sponsorship opportunities.
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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.
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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.
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Artifax
Gold sponsor
Since 1986 Artifax has been providing venue & event management solutions to the arts & cultural community. Our industry experience, passion for the arts and our focus on data security means you can trust us with your venue, events and data.
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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.
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ETC
Gold 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.
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Trafalgar Theatres
Gold sponsor
Trafalgar Theatres (formerly HQ Theatres) is a leading theatre, venue and hospitality/conference operator in the UK and internationally and is part of Trafalgar Entertainment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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J&C Joel
Silver sponsor
J&C Joel is one of the world's leading manufacturers and installers of flame retardant fabrics, flooring and stage engineering solutions. The Yorkshire-based company has achieved global reach through an international network of offices.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stage Right Theatre Consultants (SRTC )
Silver sponsor
SRTC is a theatre consultancy practice offering global experience to regional projects, providing expert services in theatre and venue design and planning, auditoria design, stage engineering, stage lighting, AV and client representation.
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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.
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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.
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Bennetts Associates
Bronze sponsor
Bennetts Associates is one of the UK’s leading architectural practices, known for its pioneering approach to sustainability and dedication to achieving NetZero Carbon. Recent projects include Woolwich Works, Edinburgh Kings Theatre and BEAM Hertford.
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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.
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Delfont Mackintosh Theatres
Bursary sponsor
Founded over 30 years ago, Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s Delfont Mackintosh Theatres Ltd own and operate 8 prestigious theatres in London's West End: Gielgud, Noël Coward, Novello, Sondheim, Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, Victoria Palace and Wyndham's.
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Quay Tickets
Ticketing partner
Specialising in the arts and entertainment industry, Quay Tickets provide a comprehensive ticketing solution designed to meet the unique needs of theatres, visitor attractions, and event organisers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Little Theatre Guild
Promotional Partner
The LTG has been in existence since 1946 to represent the views of amateur theatres across the UK. Membership is open to amateur theatres that own or lease their theatre premises.
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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.
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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.
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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.