Revolving stage
After much deliberation we have taken the decision to install a computer-controlled revolving stage into the Miniature Opera.
Of course, in reality a revolve has never been part of the permanent installation at the Royal Opera House. In fact, until it was redeveloped in 1997 it was equipped with five huge hydraulic iron bridges which could be raised and lowered to create different stage levels.
However, this is not a very practical option for the Miniature Opera as the bridges have to be manually set with scenery - and sadly we can't afford to hire the necessary stage hands to do the work! And although we have a very sophisticated flying system, we do still need a way of changing other scenic elements in a swift and professional manner.
The revolving stage solution will provide a really flexible way of changing those parts of the set that can't be flown - especially when the model is unattended on display.
After much deliberation we have taken the decision to install a computer-controlled revolving stage into the Miniature Opera.
Of course, in reality a revolve has never been part of the permanent installation at the Royal Opera House. In fact, until it was redeveloped in 1997 it was equipped with five huge hydraulic iron bridges which could be raised and lowered to create different stage levels.
However, this is not a very practical option for the Miniature Opera as the bridges have to be manually set with scenery - and sadly we can't afford to hire the necessary stage hands to do the work! And although we have a very sophisticated flying system, we do still need a way of changing other scenic elements in a swift and professional manner.
The revolving stage solution will provide a really flexible way of changing those parts of the set that can't be flown - especially when the model is unattended on display.