ProjectsGamle Scene
Royal Danish Playhouse
Gamle Scene
Denmark
Copenhagen
©Camilla Winther82+
Number of Machinery
1
Number of Venues
2024
Year of Completion
10
Duration of Project (in Months)
Facts and Figures
The upper stage machinery was completely renewed with 61 new flybar hoists, each equipped with flybar winches and control cabinets, as well as a new flybar, pulley blocks and ropes. Two portal flybar hoists and a fully upgraded grid structure were also part of the scope. The entire system is operated via the C⋅A⋅T V5 control system.
Type of venue
©Camilla WintherGamle Scene means ‘old theatre’ and is one of the Royal Danish Theatres in Copenhagen, alongside the Royal Opera House and the Playhouse.
The foundation stone for this venue was laid in 1872 and the auditorium seats 1,600 people. It is primarily used for ballet and smaller opera productions.
Waagner-Biro Stage Systems was entrusted with the renovation of both upper and lower stage machinery, as well as the delivery of the advanced C⋅A⋅T V5 control system. The refurbishment works began in October 2023.The project included the removal of outdated equipment and a complete upgrade of the grid structure. A new machinery mezzanine level and lightweight grating were installed. In addition, 61 new flybar hoists were delivered, each with its own winch and control cabinet. All pulley blocks and ropes were replaced, and a new flybar was installed. Two portal flybar hoists with dedicated winches completed the delivery.
