Theater Companies in the United Kingdom

Find the bones to support your United Kingdom theater company's production

By Marjorie Gilbert

The tradition of theater companies in the United Kingdom is a rich one, dating back several centuries. After all, it is this kingdom from which Shakespeare and Marlowe sprang, as well as such notable actors as Keane, Gielgud, Richardson, Olivier and Dench.

When you wish to stage a play, there several United Kingdom theater production companies that can be of aid: from companies that provide lighting and rigging; others that provide props, costumes, make-up and more; as well as casting companies that can provide actors and extras. There are also companies that can help you promote your play as well as provide promotional items to sell at the production. Consider these options when finding a theater company to help you with your production:

1. Rigging and lighting companies for your theater company production.

2. Companies that provide a wide range of props for your theater company production.

3. Casting companies for your United Kingdom theater company production.

4. Promotion for your theater company production.

Hire rigging and lighting companies for your British theater company

Many lighting companies will not only design lights for your production, but also supply rigging for backdrops, flats and more.
Try: Look to some of the long-established companies that have served theater companies in the United Kingdom for over a decade. Among these is KAVE Theatre Services, with a home office in West Sussex and another in the Midlands, they are poised to help many British theatre companies with their productions. ASG Stage Products, Lancelyn Theatre Supplies and Northern Stage Services are a trio of companies in the business of lighting and rigging for over 30 years, and are located in Lancaster, Wirral and Oldham respectively.

Get props, costumes, teeth and more for your British theater company

Companies that specialize in these services supply the details for theatre companies so you don't have to.
Try: Explore the companies that have been in the business of supplying the nuts and bolts to UK theater companies, such as costumes, make-up, props and more, and have been doing so for many years. In fact, to include them all, and list of British theater companies that have benefited from their services would far too long. Some of the long-established businesses are AJS Theatre Lighting and Stage Supplies, Central Theatre Supplies, Curlywilly Production and the Back Stage Shop.

Cast your British theater company production

Find the best cast for your production to bring it to life.
Try: Find the perfect cast for any theater production company in England, as well as extras for your plays, with the help of the Casting Collective in London and United Casting in Glasgow. One consideration any British theater company, or any in the UK, must consider is Equity, which is the trade union for actors in the United Kingdom. The head office for Equity is in London, but there are Equity offices throughout England that can be of assistance to any English theatre company.

Promote your British theater company production

Let someone help design logos, posters and more for your production.
Try: Promote your production with the help of London-based Arti Promotions and ARTworkz in Suffolk. These companies will promote your production for you by creating logos, and posters. They can even design mugs and other promotional items, which you can sell at your production. This will help fill the seats of your theater, and help you raise the money you need for your next production.

Any English stage company, or any stage company in the United Kingdom, can be a success with a little help from contractors. It is possible to have a production without a theater by hiring a building, or even choosing a square or a church to stage your production. Such an activity could be a welcome way not only your theater company to raise money for itself, but for charity as well.