A giant leap of faith for the I’m a Celebrity contestants as they face The Plank challenge – designed and rigged by Unusual

2nd December 2021

A daredevil walk the plank challenge which kicked off this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here on ITV, was designed and rigged by Unusual Rigging.

Unusual raises the curtain on Theatre Royal Drury Lane refurbishment

27th September 2021

Following three years of project management and two years of site attendance, Unusual Rigging has unveiled its role in the multi-million-pound refurbishment of Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Unusual transforms Gillian Lynne Theatre into Bellville for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella

4th September 2021

?When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella finally opened at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre this summer, it turned the world’s best-loved fairy-tale on its head.

Unusual Rigging supports Heather Phillipson’s art at Tate Britain’s Duveen Gallery Duveen Gallery

19th August 2021

Artist Heather Phillipson’s latest commission, Rupture No 1: Blowtorching the Bitten Peach, has received rave reviews from the critics since opening at Tate Britain’s Duveen Gallery in May.

Unusual ensures firm-hold rigging for Hairspray at the London Coliseum

5th July 2021

Hairspray the Musical officially opened its doors last week to rave reviews.

Unusual prepares Her Majesty's Theatre for Phantom return

29th June 2021

Unusual Rigging has completed a major refurbishment of the grid at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End ahead of the much-anticipated reopening of Phantom of the Opera next month.

Unusual Rigging creates on-site allotment to promote staff well-being and positive mental health

14th May 2021

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Unusual Rigging has announced the creation of an on-site allotment at its Bugbrooke HQ. The initiative aims to promote mental wellbeing amongst the company’s staff who will be encouraged to take time out from the 9-5 to tend to the plot.

Unusual Rigging plays fairy godmother to get Cinderella show-ready!

14th April 2021

When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella opens later this year, it is set to completely reinvent the world’s best-loved fairy-tale.

Unusual Rigging: A shining star in the Arabian sky

29th March 2021

Noor Riyadh is a new, citywide annual festival of light and art that showcases individual artists and talent and promotes creativity. The event produced by Balich Worldwide Shows (BWS) brings together artists from all over the world. Star in Motion by renowned lighting designer Koert Vermeulen, is a powerful focal point in the middle of the city of Riyadh...

Unusual Rigging completes first phase of refurbishment work at London’s Adelphi Theatre

11th March 2021

Unusual Rigging welcomes Chancellor’s Budget amid fears of future skills shortage

3rd March 2021

Unusual Rigging welcomes the outcome of the March 2021 Budget and what it means for theatres and other art venues.

Unusual Rigging appoints Mark Priestley to Board of Directors

4th January 2021

Unusual Rigging has appointed Mark Priestley to its board of directors.