MJ Consulting Engineers

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Live Events & Theatre Structural Engineers UK

​MJC delivers structural design for live events, theatres, fly towers, stage houses and rigging systems. Trusted by the West End and beyond.

What this usually involves

Engineering support for temporary, public and programme-led structures.

The common thread is pressure: public safety, short install windows, production changes and structures that need enough documentation for the people signing them off.

  • Temporary stagesDesign and review for demountable frames, decks and production support.
  • Broadcast and lightingCamera towers, lighting rigs, screen supports and load checks.
  • Brand activationsRetail pods, kiosks, signage and temporary scenic structures.
  • On-site supportInspection attendance and sign-off documentation when the programme is tight.
Related thinking
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London’s West End theatres are global icons — spaces where heritage, artistry, and engineering meet. Yet behind the ornate plasterwork and velvet curtains, many of these buildings face a hidden challenge: their original stage structures were never designed for today’s technically ambitious productions.

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MJ Consulting Engineers Joins the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)

We’re proud to announce that MJ Consulting Engineers is now a Bronze Member of the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT). This new membership marks an exciting step forward in our ongoing commitment to supporting the design, safety, and structural evolution of theatres and live performance venues across the UK.

Conversation

A live-event structure that needs engineering input?

Tell us the install window, site conditions and production loads and we will help shape a buildable answer.