June 11th, 2010
For as long as there have been theatre productions, there have been props. Props are items which are either handled by the actors on stage, or used as set pieces to enhance the design of the set. Props can enhance a theatre production, film or TV show immensely, and can even help to drive the plot.
Props are a great way to establish setting in any show, whether on stage or screen. For example, if you want to set your play in a cafe, you will need tables, chairs and maybe a mug for your actor to drink from. Without these props, setting could be unclear, and the audience may be left feeling confused. Similarly, if you wish to set your production in a particular time period, the use of props is a great way to convey the era in a subtle way.
In order to engage your audience and make your production more authentic, it is desirable to use only good-quality props, which are both authentic and desirable. Your audience will quickly spot any props which are out of place, or which are of the wrong time period for your production.
If you are going to use dangerous props on set such – as knives or swords – it is important to buy purpose-made film props, rather than an actual knife. Purpose made props have built-in safety features, to ensure no one gets hurt.
At Keeley Hire, we offer a massive range of props for both stage and screen, and can help you with all of your prop hire needs.
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April 8th, 2010
For many people, a night out at the theatre is special experience where they expect to be wowed by the production, the actors and the ever-amazing theatre sets. Over the years, there have been many many spectacular film sets which have catapulted productions into the stratosphere.
When staging a theatre production, it is therefore of the utmost importance that your theatre sets are well designed and true to the time period in which the play is set. This helps to get the audience into the right mindset; allowing them to suspend their belief and be totally captivated throughout the show. A shoddily designed set will automatically turn the audience off and leave them with low expectations of the show, thus giving the actors a much harder time on stage.
There are a few different types of theatre sets which are commonly used in productions. These are flat sets, box sets and round sets. All have various pitfalls and benefits to be weighed up before use but all are very effective in a theatre setting.
Today more than ever, production companies are opting to hire theatre sets rather than buy them. The main reasons for this are cost and storage. It can often be a much more affordable option to hire your set from a reputable company such as ours at Keeley Hire than to buy. Storing theatre sets is also expensive because of their size. If you hire your set, you do not need to worry about safe storage as everything is taken care of for you.
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