This spectacular circus themed event was set in a real big top. Our task was to fill the space with traditional circus imagery and props. Naturally, the central focus of the event was the circus ring – we created a painted floor complete with curved blocks around the edge. The walls were hung with oversize scenic painted circus posters and clown portraits and the stage was flanked by a pair of hand painted circus wagons. The table decorations featured carved horses, seals and poodles covered in flowers, as well as plenty of feathered plumes. We have many circus props available for hire – please browse them here.
Urban Warehouse
Our brief for this private special event was to create a New York style graffiti/warehouse theme.
The event was based in a marquee, so we created huge brickwork panels painted with colourful graffiti. UV reactive paints were used for much of the graffiti, so as soon as the UV lighting came on, the effect was eye popping! The warehouse theme was further enhanced by an entrance built from reclaimed corrugated iron and carved polystyrene girders suspended from the ceiling. Huge aluminium air conditioning ducting ran the length of the roof of the marquee – smoke was pumped through this during the event.
Russian Themed Event
This Russian themed event featured a large set depicting the domes of St. Basils Cathedral in Moscow. Measuring 5m tall and built in layers to create a three dimensional effect, the set was an imposing feature.
UV Fish
Suspended in the ceiling of a blacked out marquee, these huge colourful fish looked amazing under the ultraviolet lighting. Each fish was individually designed and carved before finishing in uv reactive paints. See a fish being painted here.
Alice in Wonderland
Here is a selection of Alice in Wonderland props which were made for a themed special event in the City of London. We have many Alice in Wonderland props available for hire – please browse them here.
Parisian Hotel Event
Our brief for this private event was to transform an old farm building into a lavish hotel dining room and nightclub. We styled the sets on the Hotel Costes in Paris – incorporating distinctive architectural detail and decorative detailing to achieve the desired effect. The dividing wall across the barn was beautifully finished on both sides and features two working sets of double doors.
The main feature of the bar/nightclub area was a fully functioning bar and back bar in black walnut veneers and aged mirror panels.
Moulin Rouge Burlesque Event
This burlesque event required a powerful centrepiece to the stage. So, we designed and made a large 3D windmill complete with internal lighting and the detailing picked out in small red lights. We have many Moulin Rouge props available for hire – please browse them here.
Giant Chandelier
Measuring 6 metres across, this colossal chandelier was made as the centrepiece for a private event in Guernsey. At the design stage, we had ensure that it could be broken down enough to be easily shipped out. Once on site, the structure was dressed with thousands of acrylic jewels and silk flame lamps.
Space Themed Event
These large UV reactive alien plants were used as part of a children’s space themed event in the City of London. The event started on the deck of a spaceship with backlit flight consoles etc. During the event the ‘spaceship’ landed and large folding doors opened to reveal dry ice rolling across the surface of an alien planet. The whole area was darkened and alien plants, space rocks & craters glowed eerily in the UV light.