scenic automation & show control

We have a fast growing reputation for delivering bespoke solutions and our capabilities span the full design, manufacture, installation, test, commissioning and lifecycle support of our control systems across all areas of entertainment. 


Whether the requirement is for the automation of existing hardware, additions or modifications to existing stage automation, or a complete design and build package, we have the experience to deliver fully integrated systems to drive your stage automations safely and accurately. 


Blue Chilli Flying have grown our capabilities and customer base beyond performer flying control to include a wide variety of theatrical control solutions. Spring Traps, LED & Cinema Screens, Stage Revolves, Orchestra Pit Risers, Scenic Bars and Automated Scenic & Prop Movement... in fact anything that needs to move in a controlled and safe manner.

case study...cinema screen automation

A bespoke automated system for repeat re-positioning of an 18m x 7.5m (circa 700kg) Cinema Screen, from a horizontal ‘false ceiling’ position, to a vertical projection screen position.


The designer wanted to project onto the screen in both its horizontal and vertical positions. This required our control solution to be absolutely exact when moving the screen between positions.


our hoist control system...

Our Drift console is a portable chain hoist / winch operating platform designed with reliability and straight forward, operator friendly programming in mind. Suitable for rep houses, sound stages and studios, the Drift's versatility allows the operator to control single point pick-ups and multiple fixtures, with much needed efficiency during installs and a single point of contact for movement.


Our Drift console is a portable chain hoist / winch operating platform designed with reliability and straight forward, operator friendly programming in mind. Suitable for rep houses, sound stages and studios, the Drifts versatility allows the operator to control single point pick-ups and multiple fixtures, with much needed efficiency during installs and a single point of contact for movement.


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