Rebuilding the theatre industry with MJC

“With that in mind, once the challenges of 2020 have receded, the next step will be to strengthen the infrastructure of the UK theatre industry, so it can embrace the renaissance the relaxing of social distancing will bring. We are spoilt for listed architecture in our theatres in this country. ” Which is where MJC enter ‘stage left’. ” Ensuring historic buildings can meet the needs of tomorrow’s productions In the nearly three decades that MJC has been supporting the industry, the team have seen theatre shows become more ambitious, with more set changes, larger casts, and ever greater lighting and special effects requirements. “Our surveying and engineering consultants can assess the demands a production will put on a venue.

” With numerous major theatre remodelling projects under their belt, many on listed buildings such as the Dominion Theatre and the Shaftesbury Theatre, the MJC team have expertise in working sympathetically with classic buildings to ensure they are futureproofed and ready for the next run. A standing ovation… that doesn’t raise the roof As things start to look up for the theatre industry, it’s important – and also a legal requirement – to ensure ceilings are structurally secure. “Safety is key, of course, but these ornate plaster roofs also play a major part in the experience for many theatres. MJC understands how to inspect these delicate features without causing damage. ” Signs of success If you walk through London’s West End, you’ll see some of MJC’s greatest hits.

Their structural and design support for the likes of the iconic ‘Tina’ sign, alongside many other signboards, has played a huge part in creating the look and feel of the area. MJC knows how to take the artistic vision for the signage, and create engineering solutions that bring it to life.