Performance & Entertainment.
Sound, lighting and technical expertise that helps bring performances to life. From theatre productions and musicals to spoken-word events, community cinema and live entertainment, Hillside provides the practical support behind what the audience sees and hears.
Based in Castlemorton, near Malvern, supporting Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, with UK-wide travel for suitable projects. Free equipment delivery within 20 miles of Castlemorton; mileage charges apply beyond that radius.
Experience Practical understanding of live productions.
Microphones Radio mics, PA, mixing and playback.
& Effects Lighting that supports the performance.
Community Cinema Screens, projectors and visual content.
Support Equipment hire, setup and operation.
Bringing performances to life, on stage and behind the scenes.
Great production supports the performance without distracting from it.
Hillside provides sound, lighting, projection, staging and technical support for theatre, musicals, spoken-word events and community cinema.
Our team’s experience in musical theatre, touring productions and sound design helps performers be heard and audiences stay engaged.
Different productions. Different technical demands.
From a spoken-word performance to a musical theatre production, the technical requirements depend on the venue, performers and audience.
Theatre & Dramatic Productions
Sound, lighting, microphones and technical support for plays, stage productions and dramatic performances.
Musicals & Stage Shows
Radio microphones, playback, mixing and stage lighting for productions involving singers, actors and multiple performers.
Poetry, Literature & Spoken Word
Clear, natural speech reproduction for poetry readings, author events, interviews and literary performances.
Community Cinema & Film Screenings
Projection, screens and sound equipment for village halls, community venues and temporary cinema environments.
Schools, Youth Theatre & Academies
Practical technical support for school productions, youth theatre and performing arts environments.
Live Entertainment & Community Events
Sound, lighting and technical support for live shows, performances and community entertainment.
An understanding of what happens on stage — and behind it.
Theatre needs technical support that works around performers, cues and scene changes. Hillside brings practical experience in musical theatre, touring productions and sound design.
Sound & Microphones
Microphone choices that accommodate costumes, movement and ensemble performances.
Lighting & Stage Effects
Lighting that supports the action, atmosphere and scene changes.
Technical Production
Preparation, sound cues and backstage operation to help performances run smoothly.
When every performer needs to be heard.
Musical theatre and larger stage productions often involve several performers moving around the stage while speaking or singing.
Radio Microphones for Performers
Wireless microphone systems for dialogue, singing and stage movement where conventional stand microphones are not practical.
Sound Mixing & Operation
Technical support to balance performers, music, cues and other sound sources during a live production.
Playback & Sound Cues
Practical arrangements for music, sound effects and pre-planned cues within a performance.
Lighting & Atmosphere
Stage lighting and effects to help define scenes, visibility and mood throughout the production.
Monitoring & Communications
Sound arrangements to support performers and technical teams in live performance environments.
Production Planning
Consideration of setup, microphone allocation, scene changes and technical rehearsal requirements.
Performance work in real settings.
Ledbury Poetry Festival
Hillside has supported the festival as a preferred technical supplier, helping spoken-word events work across different venues and formats.
Welland Community Cinema
Sound and projection can turn a community space into a shared cinema experience, with screen position and audience sightlines carefully considered.
FEAST Festival, Malvern
A performance setting where good sound, lighting and adaptable technical arrangements help audiences connect with the action.
Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts
Theatre and performance experience connected with the academy, including the technical demands of working with performers, microphones and stage cues.
The technical elements that bring a production together.
From individual equipment hire to a more complete technical arrangement, Hillside can help shape support around the production.
Audio & Sound
PA systems, wired and wireless microphones, radio mics, sound mixing, playback and technical sound support.
Explore Audio & Sound →Lighting & Effects
Stage lighting, performance lighting and effects to support visibility, atmosphere and transitions.
Explore Lighting & Effects →Video, Screens & Projection
Projectors, screens and visual display equipment for productions, screenings and supporting content.
Explore Video & Screens →Staging & Set
Temporary platforms, backdrops, drapes and presentation elements for theatre and live entertainment.
Explore Staging & Set →Equipment Hire & Support
Individual hire, setup, operation and technical assistance according to the needs of the production.
Explore Equipment Hire →Event Production & Technical Crew
Practical planning, setup and technical operation to bring sound, lighting, staging and other production elements together.
Explore Event Production →Good technical planning lets the performance take centre stage.
A little preparation helps make sure the technical setup supports the performers, venue and audience effectively.
The Venue & Performance Space
Theatre spaces, school halls, arts venues and community locations all bring different acoustic and practical requirements.
Performers & Microphones
The number of performers and how they move around the stage affects microphone choice and sound arrangements.
Sound Cues & Playback
Music, effects and pre-recorded content may need to be triggered accurately at key moments in the production.
Lighting & Atmosphere
Lighting should support scenes, transitions, visibility and mood throughout the show.
Projection & Visuals
Screens and projectors need to work with sightlines, performers and the wider visual design of the production.
Rehearsals & Technical Setup
Productions involving multiple performers, cues and microphones may benefit from technical rehearsal time and planning.
Questions about theatre sound, lighting and performance AV.
Can Hillside provide sound and lighting for a theatre production?
Yes. Hillside can provide sound and lighting equipment for theatre productions, including microphones, PA systems, sound mixing and stage lighting, depending on the production and venue requirements.
Can you provide radio microphones for a musical?
Yes. Hillside can discuss radio microphone requirements for musical theatre and staged performances, together with the technical setup needed around them.
Do you work with schools, youth theatre or performing arts groups?
Yes. Hillside can support school productions, youth theatre and other performance groups with sound, lighting and wider technical arrangements.
Can you provide sound equipment for poetry readings and author events?
Yes. Hillside has experience supporting spoken-word events, including Ledbury Poetry Festival.
Do you provide projection and sound for community cinema?
Yes. Hillside can discuss projection, screens and sound equipment for community screenings and temporary cinema environments.
Can you supply a projector and screen for a film screening?
Yes. Suitable projection and screen options can be discussed according to the venue, audience size and technical requirements.
Can you operate sound cues during a performance?
Sound playback and cue requirements can be discussed as part of the technical support needed for a production.
Can you film or record a performance?
Hillside offers filming, recording and editing services, with arrangements shaped around what needs to be captured.
Can you hire equipment without a technician?
Equipment-only hire can be discussed for suitable projects, although some productions may benefit from setup or operating support.
Which areas do you cover?
Hillside supports performances across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, with suitable projects elsewhere in the UK also considered.
Bring your next performance to life.
Whether you’re planning a theatre production, musical, poetry event, film screening or other live performance, Hillside can help you explore the sound, lighting, projection and technical support that fits the production.