Friday 17 January 2020

Top Theatre Stages in the World Using Hydraulics


I think that hydraulics can be implemented in any industry. From the dangerous defense and military applications to the entertainment industry. Hydraulics is everywhere. In this article, the discussion topic is the theatre stages that use hydraulics.

Did you ever visit any hydraulic theatre stage and watch a live performance? If yes, then you must be wondered about how the stage moves along with the performance. This fact is uncovered in this article. It is pure hydraulics employed in this. I.e; hydraulic fluid is pumped at high pressure through valves and hoses to lift the theatre stage at the required height. For the lifting operation, the major component required is the hydraulic cylinder. 

Hydraulic stages are feasible for adapting to any kind of performance. Most of the backstage activities for boosting the appearance of theatre performance can be handled with hydraulics. Changing of backdrops, raising or lowering the stage, converting the stage design, portable bridges, elevators, double-deck platform, etc… are some operations possible with hydraulics. All these hydraulic implementations in the
The theatre stage will provide a visual treat for the audience.
Some of the top theatre stages in the world using hydraulics are listed below
1.Theatre Royal Drury Lane at London, England: Used stage hydraulics for bridges and lifts.

2.Tobin Center For The Performing Arts at San Antonio, Texas: This H-E-B performance hall is popular for Gala Venue and Orchestra Lifts

3.Radio City Music Hall at 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York City: This entertainment venue has the world’s largest hydraulic controlled movable stage.

4.Bolshoi Theatre at Moscow, Russia: The movable double-deck platform and other hydraulic stage infrastructure like bridges, lifts, changing backdrops, etc… are the unique features.

5.Cirque du Soleil at Montreal, Canada: The conversion from dry stage to a pool with water is the peculiarity of this hydraulic stage.


If you want to know more details regarding the hydraulic operations in this theatre stages. Click here