Serving Theatres & Performance Venues

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.

Dry & wet hire available Experienced theatre technicians Venue installation & servicing

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.

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Theatre 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.

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Set 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.

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Staging & Rigging

Modular stage decking, risers, aluminium truss, rigging hardware and accessories. Safe, certified equipment for professional theatre installations and temporary setups.

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Effects Equipment

Confetti cannons, haze and fog machines, snow machines, bubble generators and atmospheric effects. Dry hire or with experienced operators for theatrical productions.

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Venue 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 Testing

Why 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.

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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.

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