Dominion Theatre, London - Stage & Extension
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Designing a new stage floor in a listed theatre is always a balancing act - modern performance needs on one hand, heritage constraints on the other. The wing extension pushed that even further, but we delivered a flexible system that’s built to last.
Mike Jackson
Structural Engineer
Dominion Theatre, London - Stage & Extension
Theatre
Engineering a modern stage system for a historic West End venue
MJ Consulting Engineers was appointed to deliver a new aluminium palletised stage floor at the Grade II-listed Dominion Theatre - a significant upgrade designed to improve flexibility and support for incoming productions.
Working within a live, heritage environment, our team oversaw the full structural design and installation process, ensuring the new system met modern technical standards while respecting the building’s constraints.
Our Role
In addition to the main stage works, MJC designed and delivered a major stage-right wing extension - a technically complex intervention that introduced:
Increased loading capacity for scenic elements
Removable pallet zones to suit various production layouts
A new beam grillage system
Additional set storage space within a compact footprint
This work required close coordination with the theatre’s operational team, contractors, and heritage stakeholders to ensure structural compatibility, buildability, and minimal disruption.
A Recognised Result
The installation has been acknowledged across the industry as a major upgrade to one of London’s most iconic performance venues - delivering a modern stage system fit for large-scale productions, while enhancing the theatre’s long-term adaptability.
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STAGE DESIGN
Working in theatres and live venues means there’s no room for error - and that’s where MJC stands out. We’re known in the industry for being calm under pressure, clear on site, and dependable from first sketch to final sign-off. It’s why so many production teams come back to us.
Tom Jeffcoat
Structural Engineer, MJ Consulting Engineers
Yes - with offices in London and Manchester and a network of experienced engineers, we deliver structural engineering solutions for theatres and performance venues throughout the UK.
Absolutely; heritage venues are a core part of our expertise. We balance preservation requirements with structural upgrades to support modern rigging, lighting, and performance demands.
Yes - from temporary structures and roof trims to signage and production rigging, we engineer solutions that deliver safety, compliance, and speed for live show environments .
Extensive - we've completed projects at Heathrow T2, T5, Gatwick, Birmingham Airport and Liverpool John Moore Airport, delivering bespoke structural designs that meet tight schedules and live-site requirements .
Yes - we perform ceiling void, roof, rigging point, and structural inspections to assess condition and readiness for production use or fit-out modifications .
Our teams are accustomed to fast-paced schedules. We’re regularly brought into projects during show rehearsals or airport closures - and we deliver reliable structural solutions under time pressure.
We work closely with architects, venue owners, contractors, production teams, and heritage bodies to ensure structural integrity, adherence to regulations, and build-ready details.
Yes, typically within 5 working days.
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Structural Support That Performs On Stage and On Site
From listed theatres and concert halls to airport concessions and live venues, we bring practical structural engineering to complex environments. Whether you're planning a refurbishment, fitting out a retail unit, or navigating venue constraints, we’ll help you make it buildable - and make it happen.