Hull Stage Engineers

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

With decades of combined experience, our team of Hull 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 Hull 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 Hull 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 Hull.

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

Looking for Skilled Hull Stage Engineers?

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

Hull (Kingston upon Hull) in East Yorkshire has a number of professional theatres and many more smaller drama/performance spaces. Key larger venues include Hull New Theatre, with a capacity of around 1,351, used for musicals, plays, opera, ballet, children’s shows and one-night performances. (Wikipedia) Then there is Hull Truck Theatre on Ferensway, which has a 437-seat main auditorium and a ~135-seat studio space, and stages its own productions as well as hosting visiting works. (Wikipedia)

Beyond those, there are smaller venues: the Park Street Performing Arts Centre is a community scale venue (≈70 seats depending on production) used for musical theatre, drama, dance etc. (Data Thistle) There are many school halls, civic centres and community halls which stage drama groups, amateur theatre, school productions etc, though precise numbers of these smaller venues are harder to pin down.

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