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Maltbury Staging launches Backdrape Systems

Details: 14 March 2016

Maltbury Staging will use PLASA Focus: Leeds 2011 to launch its new, Backdrape system for weddings, parties and theatres. The system comprises curtain and aluminum support systems -also known as pipe and drape systems or backdrops - which, says the company, transform performance and event spaces. Two different types of Backdrape systems are offered, Performance and Event. Both systems include aluminium uprights on steel bases; extendable aluminium cross-bars which hook onto the uprights; drapes which thread onto the cross-bars; and storage bags for safe and portable storage.

The Event Backdrape system has been specifically designed, says Maltbury, "to transform a simple venue into a sophisticated and beautiful area on a budget". Event Backdrape comes with shimmering ivory drape

The annual ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic

Arena Seating at the ISS Squash 2011

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Arena Seating supplied 200 seats on three tiered grandstands for the annual ISS Canary Wharf Squash Classic that took place between 21-25 March in East Wintergarden, London.

By carefully constructing the grandstands surrounding the courts glass walls, Arena were able to offer spectators the best possible comfort and viewing experience as the world's leading squash players fought for the title of champion, which was eventually won by England's Nick Matthew.

Arena Seating project manager, Bradley Merchant comments, "It is great to be involved in a sporting championship such as the ISS Squash, which was located in the spectacular Canary Wharf. As we do with a range of sporting and live events organisers of all different sizes, we worked closely with ISS to create the venues unique atmosphere. We provide events that require anything from 100 to 25,000 seats, each of whic

Yellow Jacket Europe opens

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - Yellow Jacket, manufacturer of the popular cable protector has now opened a manufacturing facility in the UK to serve the European market.

"Manufacturing in Europe will enable us to offer significant lead time reductions, much lower transport costs and the elimination of import duty," says the company.

Yellow Jacket's Advanced Modular System allows for a floor of cable protectors in multiples of 5 channels, this combines with the company's WASP wheelchair DDA / ADA ramp system already used in prestigious venues throughout Europe. Also offered are the extra heavy duty Yellow Jacket Classic from 1 to 5 channels, and the versatile heavy duty Bumble Bee range.

Yellow Jacket Europe also offers custom marking which can be incorporated at short lead times on selected products. Visit the company at the Frankfurt Prolight & Sound exhibition in Hall 9, stand E35 where t

Betty Blue Eyes is previewing now at the Novello Theatre in London

White Light supplies Betty Blue Eyes

Details: 14 March 2016

UK - White Light has been chosen to supply the lighting for Betty Blue Eyes, the new musical from producer Cameron Mackintosh.

Based on the film A Private Function by Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray, Betty Blue Eyes is written by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman with music by George Stiles and lyrics by Anthony Drewe. Starring Sarah Lancashire, Reece Shearsmith and an animatronic pig called Betty, the show is being directed by Richard Eyre, choreographed by Stephen Mear, designed by Tim Hatley and the lighting is by this year's Olivier- and Tony-award winning lighting designer Neil Austin.

To light the show, Austin is using a wide selection of equipment from White Light's extensive and diverse rental stock, including a core moving light rig of ETC Revolutions, Vari-Lite VL3500 Spots and VL2500 Washes and DHA Digital Light Curtains, plus a conventional rig incl

PR's LED wash lights for German TV show

Details: 14 March 2016

Germany - The stage set for one of Germany's most famous and longest running live TV shows was recently illuminated by 120 XLED 590's from PR Lighting.

They were selected by show lighting director Manfred Voss (voss | mediaDesign) as floor effects for the ZDF show, Wetten, Dass, a game and entertainment TV series, which broadcasts six times a year from different theatres in Germany.

The LD, who has enjoyed a long relationship with both the show and the public-service German television channel, used them to highlight the recent performances of German stars, Bruno Mars and Udo Jürgens, enabling the Saturday night prime time viewing audience (plus 2,000 in the auditorium) to see the bright floor-mounted effects, which were integrated in the stage sets of both acts.

"We have a standard lighting set, which is customised for the respective needs of each show - and for

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