News
07 Jul Training Centre Reopening
3 Day Rigging Training to Recommence We’re pleased to announce the reopening of the training centre, with our first course since March running this week. Although NRC assessments are still on hold, we are now running 3 Day Rigging for the Entertainment Industry courses for members of the public at our training centre in Bolton. […]
23 Mar Coronavirus Update
As the coronavirus crisis develops, we are constantly assessing our working practices as the safety of our employees, business partners and visitors is paramount. Our operational situation is as follows: Following government guidance, access to the UK Rigging premises has been limited. UK Rigging remain contactable via phone, skype and email. The training centre has […]
18 Mar UK Rigging – Open and Operational
Corona Virus Update Although COVID-19 is having a huge impact on the events industry, UK Rigging remain open and operational. Precautionary measures have been taken in line with government guidance, therefore training and assessments will not be taking place during this time. The PPE shop remains open, online only, although some stocks are limited due […]
26 Feb UK Rigging Increase SMD Hire Stock
UK Rigging Increase SMD Hire Stock With increasing demand for UK Rigging’s ground support structures, as well as the need for stronger truss capable of doing larger spans, UK Rigging has recently increased its stock of Total Fabrication Limited’s Serious Medium Duty Truss. Diagonal bracing on all 4 sides allows it to be used in […]
16 Feb UK Rigging Called to Assist at Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Pantomime | Newcastle
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Pantomime | Newcastle Bill Kenwright Ltd approached UK Rigging to assist in turning Newcastle Arena into a temporary theatre for the 2017 pantomime of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ starring Joe McElderry. With the main stage requiring a temporary theatre grid for the various set pieces and props […]
26 Dec Autumn and Winter News 2017
General UK Rigging returned from a very successful exhibition at PLASA London. It was the first opportunity for people to see the new orange truss stand. Staff were kept busy throughout the three days; there was lots of interest in the Three Day Rigging Course, of which bookings can be made here. A large number […]
16 Oct Liverpool Philharmonic – Training Day
UK Rigging recently visited the 1939, Grade II *listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to deliver venue specific training. UK Rigging worked with closely with Liverpool Philharmonic’s Technical and Production team to design the syllabus, including a site visit, to ensure that the training offered suited their requirements. As all participants had previously attended UK Rigging’s Three Day Rigging […]
04 Oct UK Rigging visit Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
UK Rigging’s Project Manager, Ken, recently attended the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) over two days to deliver sessions as part of an Essential Production Skills Module for first year students, required as part of their BA(hons) Theatre and Performance Design and Technology courses. The two day presentation contained practical demonstrations and PowerPoint covering a range of areas including: An introduction to Rigging Equipment; […]
30 Aug Ground Support at Leeds and Reading Festival
Ground Support Structures at Leeds and Reading Festival With the festival season reaching its peak on the August bank holiday, UK Rigging was busy constructing two self-climbing ground support structures at two of the UK’s largest outdoor festivals. Reading festival received a 6 legged structure on its NME / BBC Radio 1 stage, which hosted […]
01 Aug A BUSY START TO THE SUMMER FOR UK RIGGING
Employee News Congratulations to Jessica who is expecting another baby in January 2018! UK Rigging welcomes new apprentice Ben Porter to the company. Ben started in May and has already been on site on several events and attended the Three Day Rigging course. Rigging Projects and Equipment Hire UK Rigging has invested in a new […]
01 ABTT Theatre Show 2017
For the first time, UK Rigging exhibited at ABTT Theatre Show. The show was held on 6th – 7th June at Alexandra Palace in London, where UK Rigging occupied stand E12. In contrast to previous exhibitions, a wider range of PPE was available to passing visitors to try on, including various hard hats. Our new display […]
13 Apr THE RIGGERS FORUM AT PLASA FOCUS
In addition to exhibiting, UK Rigging are looking forward to once again being part of the Riggers Forum and presentation at PLASA Focus in Leeds on Tuesday 9th May 2017. The Riggers’ Forum is aimed at working riggers who rarely have an opportunity to discuss their opinions outside the workplace. These Forums have been run […]