The Billy system from Pel Staging Solutions is designed to be extremely versatile and long-lasting. A collection of benches can be joined together and covered with deck panels to form a stage in varying heights that is as large or as small as you require. Adjustable skirting, made from flame- retardant fabric in a wide range of colours, is also available. The bench units are made from waterproof, UV-resistant polyethylene, so they can be used outdoors as well as indoors, and the deck panels are recycled, toughened cardboard on the inside, faced with birch ply from renewable sources. Bridge panels, height extensions, tiering props and table tops also form part of the range, so the Billy benches can be used in the gym and the dining area as well as for drama. There are three staging kits: Billy one consists of eight benches, 12 deck panels and one step that provides an area of 7.68m2, priced 2,148.00. Billy two comprises 12 benches, 21 deck panels, four bridges and two steps, giving an area of 13.44m2 and priced 3,857.00. Billy three includes 21 benches, 30 deck panels and two steps, giving an area of 19.2m2, priced 5,665.00. Skirting is available in deck panel widths, priced 27.
Every component of the Billy system is also available separately.
Telephone 0121 788 7000
www.billy-system.com
Niels Larsen's Stage Pack has been designed specifically to be easy to store and to move around. The pack comes with nine MDF units in three heights that all fit inside one another and rest on a trolley base. The largest unit acts as a cover and the stored size is 1200 x 1200 x 700(h)mm.
All the units have a carpet-covered top surface and 'no-marking' rubber feet, with 'hand holds' on the sides to facilitate easy moving and positioning. The individual units range in size from 500 x 350 x 200(h)mm to 1200 x 1200 x 700(h)mm. The Stage Pack is priced 7,777 and additional units are available separately, priced from 53.
Telephone 01924 283000
www.nielslarsen.co.uk
Exclusive to Hope Education, Felix Staging is lightweight enough for children to assemble. Felix is made from 12mm MDF and ashwood frames, with carpet-covered fascia panels. These units are available in two heights, at 305 and 457mm, and come in four shades: magenta, fawn, sage or kingfisher.
Each staging kit comes as a flat pack and includes six stage tops, measuring 900 x 900mm; seven carpet covered fascia panels; two box tread steps and six sub frames. The 305mm staging is priced 749 and 457mm staging is Pounds 999. Additional components are available separately. A storage trolley is priced 129.95.
Telephone 08451 202055
www.hope-education.co.uk
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A properly-lit stage can add immeasurably to your productions and is an excellent teaching aid for the children, in terms of handling and understanding how light affects mood and performance.
The Lighting Pack from Hope contains two 500-watt zoom profile lanterns; four 500-watt fresnel (flat lens) lanterns; two stand-mounted dimmers, fitted with RCD power breakers on 10m of mains lead; one eight-way pre-set control desk; two 20m control leads; two 3.5m telescopic tripod stands; two T bars with stand adaptors; one filter pack; one Gobo (a template you place in front of a light to project an image on to a wall - in this case a fairy castle) and holder; and one spare lamp. The pack breaks down easily into components for storage and can be erected in minutes. All lamps, colour frames and safety chains are included, priced 1,999.99. Telephone as before
