Counterweight Assist

Automate an existing
counterweight using
an off the shelf winch

 

Video Tracking

Receive positional data for a manually
flown scenic element

 

Slider

Track suspended scenery on/off stage

 

Lift

Lift scenery up/down onto stage from substage

 

Floor Tracks

Move scenery on/off stage along the show
deck

 

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Engineered Solutions for Live Performance

We design, build and deliver both pre-engineered and fully bespoke solutions — engineered to meet the demands of live performance.

Whether you need servo-powered precision or a custom revolve, we make it happen.

Our systems are rented across the globe, expertly installed and fully supported.

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our services

We offer far more than just equipment.

Our support begins in pre-production and lasts until the final cue.

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Case Study

Mean Girls the Musical

Case Study: Mean Girls The Musical
Venue: Savoy Theatre, London
Client: Pink Wednesday Limited
Director: Casey Nicholaw
Designer: Scott Pask
Production Manager: Patrick Molony
Collaborative Partners: Bay Productions, AH Entertainment Engineering, Dramatix Production Engineering
Axis Count: 21
Photo Credit: Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

Overview:

After its celebrated Broadway run, Mean Girls The Musical made its West End debut at the Savoy Theatre. Absolute Motion Control was proud to support this high-energy production, partnering with Production Manager Patrick Molony to deliver a full automation package.

Working closely with scenic fabricators Bay Productions, we helped bring designer Scott Pask’s vision to life — with systems built for precision, reliability and dynamic movement.

Key Systems Delivered:

Sliding LED Panels – A Moving Canvas

A standout moment of the show featured four independently controlled LED panels that moved seamlessly along a custom-engineered rolled steel track with a toothed rack.

Each panel glided using a compact, integrated drive system designed and fabricated by Bay Productions, eliminating the need for separate control racks.

  • Gearboxes & limit switches for each drive chain
  • Aluminium framework with minimal backstage footprint
  • Clean, efficient automation integrated behind the LED video wall

Automated Flying – Seamless Integration

All flown elements in the show were fully automated using 7x [RoRo Winches], each mounted in custom frames built by Dramatix Production Engineering.

These winches were integrated into the Savoy’s existing counterweight flying system, allowing:

  • Synchronized movement across flown elements
  • Seamless positional tracking via the Disguise system
  • Reduced setup time and increased backstage efficiency

Results:

A powerful, technically advanced production that maintained creative fluidity without compromising performance speed or safety. From rolling LED backdrops to coordinated flying elements, every motion was engineered for impact.

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Driving World Leading Productions Forward

From West End blockbusters to global tours, our automation systems support the world’s most ambitious productions — backstage, on cue, and built to perform.

With decades of combined expertise, our engineers design and deliver solutions that perform under pressure – earning the trust of creatives, crews and production leaders at the highest level.

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