At Absolute Motion Control, we believe the best automation is effortless onstage and faultless offstage. Our values are grounded in precision, reliability, and creativity. The kind that live theatre has depended on for the last decade, night after night. Every system we design, install, or operate is built to perform under pressure and fade into the background when the curtain rises.
Our principles shape every decision we make, from system design to final commissioning. We focus on reliability, clarity, and real-world usability, ensuring our automation performs flawlessly under the demands of live performance and disappears into the background when it matters most.
Our reputation is built on results. Over the last decade, from the Royal Opera House to the National Theatre, the Savoy to the Royal Albert Hall, our systems have supported some of the most demanding and imaginative productions on stage today. We take pride in being the trusted partner behind the scenes - delivering the movement, timing, and technical confidence that allows great shows to shine.
We bring more than technical ability to the table we bring first-hand experience. Our team has worked on a wide range of major productions in the West End, on tour, and internationally. That insight from the front line informs everything we do, helping us design automation solutions that meet the real-world needs of operators and production teams.
Founded by Ben Phillips, Rob Raskovsky and Jamie West, all former heads of automation.
The company has quickly emerged as one of the leaders in the field of theatre automation, with an unrivalled level of customer service from a project’s conception, right through to beyond opening night.
We’ve developed our control systems from the ground up using the latest automation technologies. The result is a powerful, flexible platform that meets the demands of today’s theatre and is ready for what comes next. Whether it’s adapting to complex show cues or scaling up for bigger productions, our systems are engineered to grow with you.
From a project’s first conversations through to long after opening night, we stay with you every step of the way. Our client relationships are built on trust, responsiveness, and an exceptional level of service. That’s why some of the world’s leading venues and creatives choose to work with us again and again.
Our core values guide every decision, every cue, and every collaboration:
We’re known for our industry-leading support. From rapid response times and emergency callouts to fast repairs and remote assistance, we’re committed to keeping your production running smoothly.
We combine deep technical knowledge with years of hands-on experience across West End productions, touring shows, and bespoke installations to deliver practical, dependable solutions tailored to the demands of live performance.
We design and supply automation solutions built around the unique needs of each production—from winches, floor tracks, sliders, and revolves to control racks and consoles. Every system is engineered for seamless integration and dependable performance on stage.
Every system we deliver is thoroughly tested before it reaches the venue, ensuring it’s show-ready from day one. Built for reliability and consistency, our equipment performs with confidence under the pressures of live production.
We partner with production managers, engineering teams, and scenic workshops to deliver seamless results. We ensure your team is trained, confident, and in control every step of the way.
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.
Central to the production is an exceptional creative team: scenic and video…
July 2025
The Hunger Games: On Stage has transformed part of London’s Canary Wharf into Panem. Suzanne Collins’ bestselling novel…
December 2025
Why some projects run smoothly – Teamwork in action for a West End show. A few years ago,…
January 2026
Rob Halliday reports from London’s Barbican as the Studio Ghibli tale is brought to life on stage by…
January 2023
A tale that marks the West End’s triumphant return, Rob Halliday reports on the production magic at work…
October 2020
Rob Halliday reports on the Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of Life of Pi that has pushed the limits…
July 2020
As with the majority of London theatres, The Dominion has had a long and varied career since opening…
July 2020
John Young delves into some of the technical staging aspects of Dreamworks’ epic new musical The Prince of…
Spring 2020
Background – The Customer: Absolute Motion Control Ltd provides custom built and fully tested automation solutions for the…
July 2019
The world of theatre is a magical place where storytelling comes to life in front of a collective…
July 2019
