Amateur Productions

amateur groups, schools, colleges, dance schools, churches...

For our valued amateur clients, schools, colleges, dance schools, churches and other similar organisations, this area of our site is for you. 

 

Rest assured your production will be given the very same attention as our pro clients!

systems explained

Unsure of what equipment you need? Below are the primary options available and details on how they may be operated. Click the play button to view a short animation!


Whilst not every venue is capable of accepting every system configuration, there is usually an option that will deliver impressive flying sequences or dramatic hanging effects to enhance your production.

Manual Pendulum

Up and down (manually operated)


  • Quick and easy to install (average install time just 1hr)
  • Simple to operate (max. 2 operators required)
  • Multiple performers may fly in a single plane (along same bar line)
  • Suitable for up/down only effects and mock hangings
  • Pendulum 'swing' possible - venue height and space dependant
  • Best suited to lighter weight performers and shorter flying sequences


Manual Track

Up and down, left and right (manually operated)


  • Average install time 2-3hrs (based on 10m track)
  • Simple to operate (max. 2 lift operators, plus 1 travel operator required)
  • Two tracks can be rigged on a single plane with operation either side
  • Performers can raise and lower and traverse side to side
  • Limited pendulum 'swing' possible - venue height and space dependant
  • Best suited to lighter weight performers and shorter flying sequences


Auto Lift, Manual Travel Track

Up and down, left and right (winch lift and manually operated travel)


  • Average install time 3hrs (based on 10m track)
  • Simple to operate (1 lift operator, 1 travel operator required)
  • Two tracks can be rigged on a single plane with operation either side
  • No physical strength required by operators
  • Suited to heavier performers, when performers are suspended for longer periods, or where additional flying props are incorporated
  • Power supply required


Auto Pendulum

Up and down (winch lift)

 

  • Quick and easy to install (average install time just 1hr)
  • Simple to operate (max. 1 operator required) - no physical strength required
  • Multiple performers may fly in a single plane (along same bar line)
  • Pendulum 'swing' possible - venue height and space dependant
  • Best suited to heavier performers, flying at greater heights and for longer flying sequences
  • Power supply required


Auto/Auditorium Track

Up and down, left and right (winch lift and travel)

 

  • Install time and associated rigging requirements vary greatly per venue - allow 6-8hrs
  • 1 operator required
  • No physical strength required by operator
  • Ideal for auditorium flying effects
  • Truss mounted
  • Power supply required

 

Static Performer Rigging

Static rigging points


  • Very quick and easy to install
  • No operator required
  • Suitable for static mock 'hanging' effects and static performer suspension, including  aerial performer rigging points (silks, hoops etc)

 

*The above information is a guide. Install times and effect feasibility vary by venue*

working together

we work with you to come up with the very best solution for your venue and budget

1

Initial Enquiry

Upon receiving  your brief, we'll gather venue information and establish which options are achievable in your performance space and with your budget. We will liaise with your venue technical team and may attend site visits if necessary.

2

Planning & H&S

Once we have agreed on the effect to be supplied, we will make all necessary preparations ahead of installation including liaison with wardrobe and other technical departments and preparation of risk and method statements, etc.

3

Installation & Rehearsal

Where possible, installation and training happens on the same day. Following installation of the equipment, our Flying Director will train your operators and performers and will work  with your Director on each flying sequence until performers, operators and venue management are 100% happy.

4

24hr Telephone Support

When we leave you we are only ever a phone call away. You are most welcome to call us anytime - day or night.

“I just wanted to say thank you for the flying equipment! The effect was absolutely perfect and made the show! We had so many people comment on it!.”

Leo Cox

Ormiston Sudbury Academy

“Thank you for all that you have done in organising our flying rig for Mary Poppins. 


It was a pleasure to meet Danny last week and our show had a preview performance last night that ended with a standing ovation! Audience was wowed by the flying! 

Benji Vincent

Bodmin College

“I would just like to extend my thanks to you and all at Blue Chilli for a terrific experience. I was incredibly impressed by the operation and Danny was exemplary during the fit up and particularly brilliant with the kids.”

Clark Wilkinson

Maryport Amateur Operatic Society

want more information? we’re here to help!

We want to provide the perfect solution for your production in the simplest way possible!
Let us know your creative objective and we’ll work with you to best achieve this.

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