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 UKs most experienced provider of rigging and stage engineering solutions, Unusual designs and sources the best, most sustainable solutions for each project; whether a stage elevator system, flying system, or tension wire grid.
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Theatreplan
Gold 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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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 people come together.
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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
A 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 stage surfaces and reconfigurable sprung floors for dance and theatre.
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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
A specialist installer and systems integrator offering a range of equipment and services tailored to meet the needs of theatres and arts venues: audio, lighting, communication systems, rigging, stage management systems, house lighting, drapes and staging.
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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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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.