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Tailored solutions developed to integrate with architectural features, joinery and heritage details, ensuring lighting supports the space without distraction.
EMERGENCY
LIGHTING
FOR THEATRES
DESIGN-LED LIGHTING FOR THEATRES, AUDITORIA AND PERFORMANCE SPACES
BLENDING WITH THE ARCHITECTURE,
NEVER DISTRACTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE
WHERE EMERGENCY LIGHTING
MEETS PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTS
Theatres operate in carefully controlled environments.
Audiences spend extended periods in low light conditions, often within complex layouts that include balconies, aisles, stairways and back of house areas. Safety must be intuitive, immediate and unobtrusive.
Behind the scenes, technical and facilities teams are balancing heritage requirements, modern upgrades, compliance and the practicalities of maintaining systems within busy production schedules.
At Philip Payne, we provide discreet Theature emergency lighting that never steals the show, but is always ready when needed.
Emergency lighting in theatres
must do more than meet a standard.
It must integrate seamlessly into the architecture and the performance environment while supporting safe, efficient operation.
KEY CAPABILITIES:
RETROFIT AND UPGRADE OPTIONS
Designed to work within existing buildings, allowing systems to be upgraded with minimal disruption to fabric, finishes and ongoing operations.
DMX CONTROL
Integration with DMX lighting control systems allows emergency lighting to respond within performance environments, adjusting output in line with stage lighting while maintaining compliance.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING TO
SUPPORT HERITAGE & MODERN
PERFORMANCE SPACES
We have a number of emergency lighting ranges that support both heritage venues and modern performance spaces, delivering discreet, design led solutions that work across front of house, circulation routes and back of house areas.
DMX
CONTROL
DMX (short for Digital Multiplex) is a standard communication protocol used to control stage lighting and effects equipment in theatres concerts, and events.
DMX works by sending digital signals from a lighting controller (desk) to devices like dimmers, moving lights, LED fittings, fog machines and Exit Signs.
The DMX protocol sends data continuously through a radial circuit network, ensuring synchronized changes during performances
Each device is given a unique DMX address, allowing the controller to adjust settings such as brightness, colour, position, and effects.
Usually for Exit Signs the requirements are control the light output and dim accordingly with the effects of each perform.
A single DMX “universe” can control up to 512 channels, with data sent continuously through cables linking each device in a chain. This ensures synchronized, real-time control during performances.
This DMX system enables precise, repeatable control over complex lighting designs, enhancing mood, focus, and storytelling on stage while maintaining reliability and flexibility for live productions.
JUST A FEW OF OUR THEATRE
EMERGENCY LIGHTING RANGES
250SL
Refined emergency signage designed for discreet integration within auditoria and circulation spaces.
OLTON
Contemporary, unobtrusive exit signage designed to sit comfortably within theatre interiors.
2NI
Compact and versatile luminaire, suited to areas where minimal visual impact is essential.
Tyke
Small format luminaire delivering consistency across front and back of house environments.
2000 Range
A proven illuminated signage solution for reliable performance across a wide range of theatre applications.
EXRAIL
Illuminated handrail system guiding movement along aisles, stairs and ramps while maintaining a clean architectural finish.
FOUND IN SOME OF THE UK’S MOST
RECOGNISED THEATRE SPACES
Philip Payne emergency lighting solutions are installed across a range of theatres and performance venues throughout the UK, supporting both heritage buildings and modern auditoria.
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
NATIONAL THEATRE
LONDON
THEATRE ROYAL
BATH
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