Audio and Visual Curtains and Drapes

Visual
Lighting plays a key role visual of a show. Whether it’s for enhancing character personas, changing scenes or setting the mood, it can bring the stage to life and engross your audience in what’s happening in front of them.

Star Cloths
Star Cloths are a firm favourite with clients that want a starry backdrop for plays, concerts, dances and events. The black backdrop is filled with tiny little bulbs that can twinkle like the night sky, or can shine like a rainbow. Whether you’d prefer fibre optics or LED bulbs, we connect these to a control box which can then be connected to your control desk. The fabric we use for the main backdrop is Black Wool Serge which is perfect at preventing light peeping through and is fire resistant after washing. To prevent the curtain and cables getting damaged, we then line it with a light cotton to provide you with ultimate protection.

Gauze
Gauze is a magical choice for those who want to manipulate the light and bring the stage to life. Sometimes referred to as Scrim, Gauze is extremely adaptable, allowing you to control what happens in a performance, through different lighting angles. By using theatre lights at the front of the stage, you can block out any scene changes or movement that’s happening behind.

But when using a backlight, the Gauze becomes transparent and light bleeds through, opening up the stage allowing efficient transitions to different acts. For this type of backdrop, we use either Sharkstooth or Scenic Gauze, which are differentiated by the shape and style of weave.

Cyclorama
Spanning the back of your stage, a Cyclorama (Cyc) is hung and is often used to represent the sky or open space. Not only can they be lit with spotlights, but they can be projected on to bring a new dimension to the stage. To achieve the best possible result, the Cyclorama must be seamless to prevent interruption of the lighting, which is why we advise choosing from our filled cloth or white canvas range. Both these fabrics are pre-treated and conform to flammability requirements, but will be needed to be re-coated if they come into contact with a liquid.

Audio
Lighting may be vital for bringing what’s happening in front of the audience to life, but the without the right balance of sound, you won’t be able to achieve the best theatrical atmosphere. Considering the acoustics of both the venue and staging set up takes time. You don’t want your audience to be disturbed by activity that’s occurring outside of your venue, or behind the curtains, which is why we can provide you with sound masking drapes, to solve your acoustic challenge.

Front of House Curtains
Being able to control sound can intensify the atmosphere and give you the ability to enthral the audience in what’s happening before their eyes. Front of House Curtains are not only perfect for preventing peeping light but masking sound too. Choosing a heavy fabric such as Wool Serge or Stage Molton cancels out noise from behind the curtains, and in the wings, giving you the opportunity to create that ideal experience.

Pelmets, Legs, Borders & Valance Curtains
Not only can we provide you with Front of House curtains to mask sound, but other elements to complete your staging solution and create the best acoustics for your venue or show. Normally, these are made out of the same or similar fabric to the Front of House curtain, meaning the heaviness of the material dampens noise. If you already have these theatre drapes, but they aren’t eliminating unwanted sound, we have a make-up alteration service where we line the curtain with another fabric to provide you with the best solution.

To find out more about our Lighting & Sound service, give us a call or fill out our contact form and one of our staging experts will be in touch.

Welcome to Whaleys Stages, your trusted industry expert with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing bespoke theatre drapes and curtains. We understand that sound and lighting are essential components for creating the ultimate theatrical set up that can engage and captivate your audience. Our team of experts can help you choose the perfect staging solution that fits your budget, space, and purpose.

Whether you need to enhance character personas, change scenes or set the mood, lighting plays a vital role in any show. At Whaleys Stages, we offer Star Cloths, a popular choice for clients that want a starry backdrop for plays, concerts, dances, and events. We use Black Wool Serge fabric to ensure light doesn’t peep through and line it with light cotton for ultimate protection. Additionally, we offer Gauze, which is perfect for manipulating light and creating magical effects that bring the stage to life. Our Cyclorama (Cyc) spans the back of your stage and represents the sky or open space, providing the perfect canvas for projection and spotlights.

When it comes to sound, we understand that the right balance is essential for creating the best theatrical atmosphere. That’s why we offer sound masking drapes to help you solve your acoustic challenges. Our Front of House Curtains not only prevent peeping light but also mask sound, making them perfect for controlling sound and intensifying the atmosphere. We can also provide Pelmets, Legs, Borders & Valance Curtains to complete your staging solution and create the best acoustics for your venue or show.

At Whaleys Stages, we offer a range of fabrics for Lighting & Sound services that can be tailored to your specific needs. Our fabrics are pre-treated, conform to flammability requirements, and offer seamless solutions to prevent any interruption of lighting or sound. Contact us today to find out more about our Lighting & Sound services, and one of our staging experts will be in touch.