How West End Theatres Use Sea Container Storage London

Thriving in London for over 350 years, London’s West End is home to a multitude of musicals, plays and talent. Shows can have limited runs or stay for years, but we guarantee they have all used the sea container storage London at one point. In this blog, Store That take a closer look at some of the ways theatres have used storage units.

Storing during COVID

Sadly, the pandemic saw theatres in London, and across the country, close their doors and lower the curtains. This meant shows had to adapt, move runs and change their casts. During this time, they would have taken full advantage of all the sea container storage London has to offer. A few shows have played over the course of the last year with limited runs, sometimes taking the homes of other resident shows. Those shows that were mid-run when COVID hit in March 2020, have had to shift their props, sets and costumes into storage. 

Returning shows

Sometimes, shows will leave the West End, but return years later. With a successful run at The Other Palace and a 12-week run on the West End in the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, Heathers the Musical has returned with a bang for another 12 weeks. Almost three years after its original run, the set and some of the costumes have been stored in sea container storage, London. When a show closes, there is never a guarantee it will return; but with a show as popular as this, the producers knew they would be back. Self storage is a quick and easy solution, meaning none of the set, props or costumes get thrown away. Everything can be reused in the new production. This has happened with a few shows in the past.

Touring productions

Now, the West End isn’t the only home of theatre in the UK. Up and down the country theatres house touring productions, from scenic elements to costumes, they can all be stored in sea container storage London until they’re needed to be transported across the country. This can also be helpful when a West End production closes to go on tour afterwards.

Immersive theatre

Theatres do not just use sea container storage London for their sets, they have also been home to productions in the past. Theatre company Dante or Die ran an immersive play called ‘Handle with Care’ within a self storage unit in London. in 1988, the play moved through different units, showcasing monumental parts of the main characters life. A firm favourite with audiences, it has returned to London theatre a few times over the last 30 years 

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You might not need to store a whole production in your storage unit, but if you need Store That’s sea container storage in London, then look no further! Our secure storage units are under 24-hour surveillance with an in-house security team. No matter what you’re looking to store, we have a variety of sized units available. Get in touch with our friendly team today or call us on 02075151300.