We’re hiring!

Henley Theatre Services is going from strength to strength, and to keep up with the demand for our services we’re looking to expand our friendly team. We have a position available for an Installations & Service Engineer/Electrician.  If you are experienced and motivated with an interest in the performing arts sector, then we would love…

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HTSExpo 2023

HTSExpo 2023   In the world of performing arts, the spotlight is always on innovation, and Henley Theatre Services knows just how to keep that light shining. On the 17th and 18th of October, all roads lead to The Corn Exchange in Witney, where Henley Theatre Services is set to host the very first HTSEXPO23.…

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Do I need WiFi at my event?

  Having great WiFi at your event can provide numerous benefits and enhance the overall experience for attendees, organizers and participants. But to even the best event production companies, it can be a complex solution that isn’t easily  achieved without the right expertise. And this can be a frightening task for event organisers. The good…

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Professional lighting maintenance tips

  Maintaining professional lighting is important to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Whether you’re a school, theatre, or lighting technician, by following these tips you can get years more out of your lighting and avoid those embarrassing failures whilst mid-production:   Regular Cleaning: Dust, dirt, and debris can accumulate on lighting fixtures, reducing their brightness…

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Troubleshooting tips for lighting professionals

Troubleshooting tips for lighting professionals   Step 5 of our guide to mastering production stage lighting comes in 2 parts. As a lighting professional, troubleshooting is an essential part of your job to ensure that lighting systems are functioning properly. This first part of step 5 covers some troubleshooting tips that can help you identify…

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The art of collaborating effectively to enhance live productions

The art of collaborating effectively to enhance live productions   In step 4 of our  5-step guide to mastering production stage lighting, we explore the importance of collaboration between teams. Collaboration between lighting designers set designers, sound engineers, and other production members is an essential part of creating a successful and cohesive theatrical or live…

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Avolites Lighting Controls Product Guide

Avolites Quartz Lighting Console

Avolites Lighting Controls – Product Guide   The history of Avolites Avolites was started in 1976 in Hammersmith, London by Ian Walley. Ian believed in the power of technology innovation to improve creative expression and coupled that belief with component reliability and ergonomically designed interfaces allowing for ever-more artistic freedom, quality finish, and inspired design. …

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Designing stage lighting with purpose

Designing stage lighting with purpose   Great stage lighting design goes beyond simply illuminating the stage—it enhances the performance and conveys the desired mood and atmosphere.  In step 2 of our guide to mastering production stage lighting, we discuss the importance of understanding the show’s theme, mood, and narrative when designing lighting schemes.  We explore…

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A guide to calculating your event power requirement

A guide to calculating your event power requirement   Calculating your event power is a critical aspect of your event. With so many services relying on it, get it wrong and you could be facing a rather embarrassing time. Imagine your stage sound systems cutting out mid-performance and your stage being thrown into complete darkness;…

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