Cardiff Stage Engineers

Welcome to Stagewise Ltd, your trusted partner in professional stage engineering right here, operating in Cardiff.

With decades of combined experience, our team of Cardiff stage engineers have been providing expert rigging and engineering services to the entertainment and events industries. Since becoming fully independent in 2019, we’ve invested heavily in both our equipment and our people. The result? Reliable, high-quality service delivered with precision and care.

We’re proud to offer specialist support in all aspects of equipment inspection, testing, and certification—tailored specifically to venues, theatres, studios, and live event spaces.

Why Choose Stagewise Ltd?

We don’t try to be everything to everyone. We focus on what we do best—supporting the entertainment industry with specialist rigging services that comply with LOLER and PUWER regulations and each of those two links will take you to the apprpriate government sites for a formal run down of the regulations. For an easier read check out our Rigging Safety Inspections page.

Our clients trust us to deliver fast, reliable service with minimal disruption.

Our expert team of Cardiff Stage Engineers handle a wide range of equipment, including:

• Manual and electric chain hoists
• Trussing and rigging components
• PPE and lifting accessories
• Theatre and studio winches

Whether you’re running a theatre production in Cardiff or managing a small studio setup, we’ve got you covered.

Our Core Values

Professionalism

We lead the industry in the testing, inspection, and certification of rigging equipment, helping our clients maintain both safety and compliance.

Specialisation

We work exclusively within the events and entertainment sectors. That focus gives us the insight and experience needed to meet unique industry demands.

Expertise

Founded by Simon Caldwell, a professional with over 30 years of experience, Stagewise Ltd is built on a foundation of real-world knowledge of stage engineering here in Cardiff.

Thoroughness

From hoists to harnesses, we leave no bolt unturned. Our reputation is built on detailed, reliable inspections that you can depend on.

Certification

Our Cardiff Stage Engineers are fully trained and qualified to carry out LOLER-regulated inspections and issue the relevant certification documentation.

Looking for Skilled Cardiff Stage Engineers?

If your equipment is covered by LOLER or PUWER, Stagewise Ltd is here to help. Our experienced Cardiff Stage Engineers deliver thorough inspections and responsive service, so your operations stay safe and compliant.

Cardiff is home to a number of major professional theatres: the New Theatre, the Wales Millennium Centre, which includes Donald Gordon Theatre, BBC Hoddinott Hall, Weston Studio Theatre and of course St David’s Hall which also hosts large-scale concerts and performances. (Wikipedia)

Beyond these, there are several smaller theatres and arts‐centres: the Sherman Theatre, Chapter Arts Centre (with multiple studios/theatre spaces) (Visit Wales); and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, which has three theatres (Richard Burton Theatre, Bute Theatre, Caird Studio) plus recital halls.

Cardiff has ~125 schools (primary, secondary, special), many with halls or auditoria used for school productions or local drama groups. (Cardiff)

Many of the venues that use rigging, lifting equipment (for example fly systems, lighting, stage lifts), or fixed technical installations are subject to LOLER (Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations). Stagewise Ltd is available to assist theatre operators, schools and venue managers in Cardiff in ensuring compliance, through inspections, advice, certification, to help ensure safe operations and avoid legal or safety pitfalls.

Just call and we can quote for our Cardiff stage engineers to carry out any necessary work for you.