There is much more to staging a play than finding actors and producing a good script. You must have great stage props, an excellent backstage crew and even sound design too. Without these things your production is unlikely to be successful or entertaining for the audience. Stage props, however small or seemingly unimportant, play a vital role in shaping any production. There are many different types of props which can be used to enrich your production and ground it in reality. Props have never been more accessible than they are now, with companies such as ours at Keeley Hire offering a huge range for hire. Some examples of popular props used on stage and screen can be found below.
Signs
Signs are often used in theatre and film productions. They can tell the audience something about the location of the actors on stage or provide a vital clue about the plot. They could be a pub sign, an advertising sign, a newspaper display board or even a road sign.
Food
There are many plays that include a scene in a restaurant or around a family table. To make these types of scenes seem realistic, food props must be used.
Furniture
Every good production set needs some sort of furniture. Whether your play takes place in a bar, a library, train or cafe, you will need to supply relevant pieces of furniture which will let the audience know just where the characters are appearing.