Professional Theatre Equipment
Hire, Installation & Support
Sound hire, lighting rigs, set construction, staging and technical support for theatres, arts centres and performance venues across Newcastle, the North East and UK-wide.
Full Theatre Production Services
From one-off hires to full season support — we work with professional, community and producing theatres across the North East.
Theatre Sound Hire
Behringer X32 and WING digital consoles, Sennheiser wireless microphones (EW500, XSW), Alto and Wharfdale PA systems, foldback monitors, QLab programming and full sound design for theatre productions.
View Sound HireTheatre Lighting Hire
Intelligent moving heads, LED parcans and washes, conventional lanterns, full DMX control consoles, dimming and effects. Design, programming and operation by experienced lighting technicians.
View Lighting HireSet Design & Scenery
Custom scenic backdrops, flats, furniture, LED scenic elements and themed builds. In-house design and construction for professional theatre productions, pantomimes and touring shows.
View SceneryStaging & Rigging
Modular stage decking, risers, aluminium truss, rigging hardware and accessories. Safe, certified equipment for professional theatre installations and temporary setups.
View StagingEffects Equipment
Confetti cannons, haze and fog machines, snow machines, bubble generators and atmospheric effects. Dry hire or with experienced operators for theatrical productions.
View EffectsVenue Installation & PAT Testing
Permanent installation of sound, lighting, rigging and staging systems. PAT testing, electrical inspection and maintenance services for theatre venues across the North East.
PAT TestingWhy Theatres Choose NETS
Over 12 years of dedicated theatre production experience across the North East
Venue Experience
We've worked with professional venues across the North East including the Theatre Royal, Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Playhouse Whitley Bay and many community theatres.
Experienced Technicians
Our sound engineers, lighting designers and set builders have years of professional theatre experience. We understand how venues operate and what's needed for show after show.
Delivery, Rig & Collect
We deliver to your venue, rig all equipment, program as required, and return to de-rig and collect. Full technical support from fit-up to strike.
Multi-Show & Season Support
Ongoing support for venues running multiple productions per season. Flexible hire terms, equipment upgrades and priority booking for regular venue clients.
Certified & Insured
All equipment PAT tested, regularly serviced and fully insured. £5 million public liability insurance. Risk assessments provided for all venue installations.
Competitive Theatre Pricing
Special rates for producing theatres, venue hires and season-long bookings. Package deals for full production support. Free, no-obligation quotes.
Services for Theatres
Everything your venue needs, from a single trusted provider
Production Sound Hire
Digital consoles, wireless microphones, PA systems and foldback for theatre productions of all scales. Dry hire or with experienced sound engineers.
Lighting Rig Hire
Full lighting rigs including intelligent fixtures, LED arrays, conventionals and control. Design, programming and operation included on wet hire.
Set Construction
Custom scenic builds, backdrops, furniture and themed environments. In-house design and build with full paint shop and scenic finishing.
Props & Dressing
Theatrical props, set dressing and furniture hire for productions of all sizes. Custom prop making to your specifications.
Venue Installation
Permanent installation of sound systems, lighting rigs, rigging and stage equipment for theatre venues undergoing upgrades or new builds.
PAT Testing & Compliance
Portable appliance testing, electrical inspection and maintenance for theatre venues. Barcode scanning, certificates and cloud-synced asset registers.
Venue Equipment Installation
Upgrading your venue's sound, lighting or staging? We offer full installation services for theatres, arts centres and performance spaces across the North East.
1. Consultation
We visit your venue, understand your technical requirements and budget, and design a solution.
2. Installation
Our team installs, configures and tests all equipment to professional theatre standards.
3. Training & Support
We train your venue staff and provide ongoing technical support and maintenance.
Guides for Theatre Professionals
Browse our expert guides for advice on equipment, setup and best practice
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need equipment for a single production, full season support, or a venue installation — get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.