Darklight Event Services

30/11/2024

Do you recognise anyone…https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DnjZfJni5/?mibextid=WC7FNe

24/11/2024

We are excited to launch the Santa experience at National Trust - Gibside today. Thankyou to our installation and event team for all your hard work getting us to this stage. A big thanks to The Prop Making Company for helping Santa build his sleigh, and a special thankyou to the script writers and voiceover artist from Alnwick who provided us with the wonderful reindeer story. Santa and his Elves are looking forward to meeting all the big and little kids every weekend from now until the 22nd December with a special final day on the 23rd. Book now at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/gibside/events/fc602b86-b4c2-4e83-8006-9cacf8492145

Follow the stars to Gibside Stables for an enchanting encounter with Father Christmas and his elves in this immersive theatre and craft workshop experience.

23/10/2024

It’s a lovely day at National Trust Seaton Delaval Hall, the Darklight team are excited to be back installing Halloween 🎃

13/09/2024

Come and experience a spectacular evening with a trick and a treat, and some spooky story telling 🎃

27/08/2024

ACCESS INFORMATION:
ALL performances of Grief Floats will be accompanied by live audio description, please let a member of staff know that you require audio description on arrival, and they will let you know which audio channel to use.
There is also an accessible sound score designed for the work, if our primary sound score might be challenging for you. The accessible sound score is gentle accompaniment, with no loud bangs, screeches or screaming. Upon arrival staff will ask you which you prefer, and indicate which channel to use.
There is a Moment Map available at our welcome desk for anyone who would find it useful to have an indication of what lies ahead.
The beach has step free access via a ramp, here is a link to the step free route on video:https://vimeo.com/companyofothers/grieffloatsaccessibility
Please note that the ramp has a steep descent on the way down and steep incline on the way up, if you require assistance please contact Emma by email at:[email protected] in advance of the performance so we can arrange for a member of our team to assist you.

NEXUS UPDATE:
The metro has a major line closure from 24 August to 1 September between St James and Wallsend, there is a replacement bus service, but we suggest allowing a longer travel time. Alternatively, if you are travelling from Newcastle City Centre you could travel via Monkseaton, around the coast to Tynemouth instead.

If you require any further access information or assistance please contact [email protected]

21/08/2024

Company of Others is performing rituals at King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth. Director Nadia Iftkhar hopes to help audiences – and passersby – open up about bereavement

15/08/2024

My office for the day: rehearsals for Company of Others production of Grief Floats performing next week at King Edwards Bay.

https://www.companyofothers.org.uk/grief-floats/

30/07/2024

A very exciting start to the day, getting the keys for our first proper unit and new home for the company, just 10mins down the road in the Willowtree Industrial Estate. Thank you to Anne from Northern Trust for making it a simple and enjoyable process. We’ve even got a sublet in situ.

24/06/2024

That’s another year completed at the Royal Highland Show for Mackie's Ice Cream & Chocolate stand installation and derig by ourselves. Wonderful to work with them again. Not bad for an 8yr old exhibition stand.

06/06/2024

We are once again working with our lovely friends at From The Fields and 2Can Productions Ltd on the Northern Lights Newcastle 2024 winter trail. Last year was a barnstorming success and we are delighted to once again provide Site and Trail Management as well as our own Amy Wilson acting as Creative Producer.

We loved it last year and we are really excited to be working as part of the team for 2024.Tickets go on sale on the 25th June add your email in the link below to get a discount and to make sure you don’t miss out.

It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas…..in June?

26/03/2024

Matt discovered a downside to a home office this morning, dodgy office furniture 🤣

20/03/2024

A little something to look forward to at the end of the year!

12/02/2024

Now that’s a video wall! Little trip up to Glasgow to help with the install into the Kings.

30/01/2024

Have a look at the website, there have been some new events and equipment added, if you have a project you want us to help you with, whether it is a small family gathering or a big summer festival, email us at [email protected] and we can have a chat!

Formed on the back of a desire to work on events that we are proud and excited to be involved with, we offer everything up to and including a turnkey service for your event, taking as much of the stress out of your job as you want to let us handle.