Turning Complex Visions Into Seamless Reality

From refurbishing century‑old theatre flying systems and suspending distinctive artworks in London’s museums to supporting national and international theatres and museums, flying scenery on West End stages, and devising daring experiments for prime‑time television.

We bring the same expertise, dedication and unwavering commitment to safety to every challenge.

Unusual Rigging delivered specialist high-level rigging more than 300 metres above ground to position Superman atop The Shard for Warner Bros. promotional stunt.

Superman

Since Wicked’s 2006 West End debut, Unusual Rigging has delivered bespoke flying, rigging, inspections and maintenance for the production across the UK and Ireland.

Wicked

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Rigging setup at the Adelphi Theatre for The Comedy About Spies

Unusual Rigging combined the Adelphi Theatre’s in-house flying system with traditional production rigging, utilising 216ft of truss and 18 chain hoists to deliver an integrated rigging solution for The Comedy About Spies.

The Comedy About Spies, Adelphi Theatre

LED Dome with bespoke tracking frame

Unusual Rigging designed, test-built and installed a GP truss structure and bespoke tracking frame for a 7m-diameter LED dome, enabling integrated doors to move smoothly in multiple directions while maintaining reliable operation throughout the event.

LED Dome Tracking Frame, Aviation Show

126m2 canvas on 1.2 tonne tensioned truss frame suspended by a 60-tonne crane

Unusual Rigging designed and installed a bespoke 1.2-tonne tensioned truss frame to support a seamless 126m² canvas, before the complete assembly was lifted into position by a 60-tonne crane for its aerial display on London’s South Bank.

Crane Painting, South Bank, London

LOLER inspection at the London Coliseum

Unusual Rigging completed a Visual and Functional LOLER inspection of the London Coliseum’s technical infrastructure, including its 72-bar flying system, lighting bars, bridges and access equipment, helping ensure continued safe, reliable and compliant operation.

LOLER Inspection, London Coliseum

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Sustainability at the Heart Of Our Business

Unusual aim to embed environmental and social sustainability across the supply chain.
 
Our award winning headquarters and research centre demonstrates our commitment to the key principles of a circular economy. We lead in renewable energy and circular economy practices, encouraging wider adoption of sustainable solutions.
 
We envision an economy where every action supports long-term resilience.

From planning load-ins to designing safe access, from the equipment we select to how we de-rig and return materials into circulation, every choice can make productions greener.

Our HQ uses biogenic materials allowing the building to store approximately 94.5 tonnes of CO2.

Renewable energy is supplied by our rooftop solar panels, providing power to our office and to a heat pump that keeps the internal temperature comfortable throughout the year.

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