Stage flying
Tue, 21 Aug 2001, 10:28 amemma7 posts in thread
Stage flying
Tue, 21 Aug 2001, 10:28 amI'm currently a Theatre student at the Uni of Southern QLD, and was interested in finding out more about the craft of stage flying.
Does anyone have any ideas about what research one might undertake into the problems of flying the four characters in Peter Pan? Assuming money is no obstacle, what sort of people and/or organizations could I contact to assist in rigging a flying apparatus for this particular show??
Does anyone have any ideas about what research one might undertake into the problems of flying the four characters in Peter Pan? Assuming money is no obstacle, what sort of people and/or organizations could I contact to assist in rigging a flying apparatus for this particular show??
emmaTue, 21 Aug 2001, 10:28 am
I'm currently a Theatre student at the Uni of Southern QLD, and was interested in finding out more about the craft of stage flying.
Does anyone have any ideas about what research one might undertake into the problems of flying the four characters in Peter Pan? Assuming money is no obstacle, what sort of people and/or organizations could I contact to assist in rigging a flying apparatus for this particular show??
Does anyone have any ideas about what research one might undertake into the problems of flying the four characters in Peter Pan? Assuming money is no obstacle, what sort of people and/or organizations could I contact to assist in rigging a flying apparatus for this particular show??
MatthewTue, 21 Aug 2001, 12:05 pm
RE: Stage flying
Hi Emma
I'd try contacting "Nitrox" at Diversity Rigging.
diversity@one.net.au
He is a pro rigger who really understands theatre.
I'd try contacting "Nitrox" at Diversity Rigging.
diversity@one.net.au
He is a pro rigger who really understands theatre.
Walter PlingeFri, 31 Aug 2001, 09:47 pm
RE: Stage flying
ring us at Showtech Australia,we can help.
Australias Premier Rigging and flying effects company
Australias Premier Rigging and flying effects company
Walter PlingeFri, 31 Aug 2001, 10:00 pm
RE: Stage flying
Sorry Emma I forgot to put our details in.
03 9645 4133
tiny@showtechaustralia.com.au
or see our website at www.showtechaustralia.com.au
We would love to be able to help you.
We have flown people for the ballet, Melbourne Theatre company, and many amaeture productions.
As you are in QLD I also suggest you call Rock n Roll Circus as the riggers there would be able to help.
We have had over 15 years expreience in flying people for all sorts of productions and events.
Hope we can help
The main thing is to mke sure whoever you speak to is a licenced Rigger, and can show you their tickets, that they have the right equipment, and of course that they have public liability Insurance.
There are many freelance riggers out there who would be happy for the work but dont have the experience or the knowledge in flying people.
Remember you LIFE is in their hands.
Hope we can help
Regards
Robyn
03 9645 4133
tiny@showtechaustralia.com.au
or see our website at www.showtechaustralia.com.au
We would love to be able to help you.
We have flown people for the ballet, Melbourne Theatre company, and many amaeture productions.
As you are in QLD I also suggest you call Rock n Roll Circus as the riggers there would be able to help.
We have had over 15 years expreience in flying people for all sorts of productions and events.
Hope we can help
The main thing is to mke sure whoever you speak to is a licenced Rigger, and can show you their tickets, that they have the right equipment, and of course that they have public liability Insurance.
There are many freelance riggers out there who would be happy for the work but dont have the experience or the knowledge in flying people.
Remember you LIFE is in their hands.
Hope we can help
Regards
Robyn
Walter PlingeThu, 11 Oct 2001, 09:50 am
RE: Stage flying
Dear Emma
I have over 15 years experiance in flying people working in the UK and Europpe for a company called Flying by Foy probbably the worlds most experianced company in this field.
I am a newly arrived Pom in Australia & so cannot help you as far as aquiring the equipment is involved, but if you need anyone to choiriagraph the flights or assist in any of the technical requirements please give me a call on 02 987 16892 or contact me at my email address. You have a reply from Robin Good in your tray I suggest you give him a call as far as equipment is concerned. what i will suggest is you spend some time looking at harnesses as it gets very uncomftable up in the air. The UK company Flying by Foy do a very good harness but I'm not sure they hire them out by themselves as they sell the effect & not just the equipment. You can contact them at mail@flyingbyfoy.co.uk
Good luck
Bob
I have over 15 years experiance in flying people working in the UK and Europpe for a company called Flying by Foy probbably the worlds most experianced company in this field.
I am a newly arrived Pom in Australia & so cannot help you as far as aquiring the equipment is involved, but if you need anyone to choiriagraph the flights or assist in any of the technical requirements please give me a call on 02 987 16892 or contact me at my email address. You have a reply from Robin Good in your tray I suggest you give him a call as far as equipment is concerned. what i will suggest is you spend some time looking at harnesses as it gets very uncomftable up in the air. The UK company Flying by Foy do a very good harness but I'm not sure they hire them out by themselves as they sell the effect & not just the equipment. You can contact them at mail@flyingbyfoy.co.uk
Good luck
Bob
BernieFri, 30 Nov 2001, 11:33 am
RE: Stage flying
Emma,
I was TD on a production of Peter Pan in 2000 with a company in Geelong Victoria.
We had a fantastic guy come down from Melbourne to rig it for us at a reasonable price (Well it wasn't cheap from a non professional company point of view) but it was well worth the money we paid for the safety of the performers. If you want to forward any questions to me I will be happy to answer them
bernstasm@hotmail.com
I was TD on a production of Peter Pan in 2000 with a company in Geelong Victoria.
We had a fantastic guy come down from Melbourne to rig it for us at a reasonable price (Well it wasn't cheap from a non professional company point of view) but it was well worth the money we paid for the safety of the performers. If you want to forward any questions to me I will be happy to answer them
bernstasm@hotmail.com
Walter PlingeSun, 2 Dec 2001, 02:51 pm
RE: Stage flying
Hi Emma,
How are you going with your stage flying research?
Did you manage to contact anyone in QLD that I reccommended?
Im still very happy to help you out with this, give us a call on 0396454133.
Tiny Good our company director has been flying people for over 15 years and is more than happy to discuss your requirements.
We've just finished several production whereby we have flown people, you can see some pictures on our website at www.showtechaustralia.com.au
Regards
Robyn
How are you going with your stage flying research?
Did you manage to contact anyone in QLD that I reccommended?
Im still very happy to help you out with this, give us a call on 0396454133.
Tiny Good our company director has been flying people for over 15 years and is more than happy to discuss your requirements.
We've just finished several production whereby we have flown people, you can see some pictures on our website at www.showtechaustralia.com.au
Regards
Robyn