ReStage enables the screen and stage industries to decarbonise by creating a network of reuse hubs that collect, deconstruct, and repurpose set materials, helping meet Theatre Green Book and BAFTA Albert standards. It runs a collaborative R&D programme that brings designers, fabricators, venues, and producers together to develop modular set systems that reduce waste. The organisation is also establishing a permanent reuse hub in London, building on pilots with the National Theatre.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Screen and stage productions generate large amounts of set material that is often discarded after a single use, leading to significant waste and carbon emissions. Existing infrastructure lacks coordinated pathways for reusing or repurposing these assets, making it difficult for creators to meet sustainability standards such as the Theatre Green Book and BAFTA Albert.
Solution
ReStage creates a circular ecosystem for the screen and stage sectors by establishing a network of reuse hubs where designers, fabricators, venues, and producers can share and access modular set components. It runs collaborative research and development programs that develop and test de‑construction methods and modular designs, enabling sets to be dismantled and rebuilt for future productions. A permanent reuse facility in London serves as a central repository and workshop space for storing, refurbishing, and redistributing set elements. By providing knowledge resources, pilot projects, and physical infrastructure, ReStage helps productions lower their carbon footprints, avoid landfill disposal, and comply with industry sustainability guidelines.
Target Audience
Primary customers are theatre and film production companies, set designers, fabricators, and venue operators seeking to reduce waste and meet industry sustainability requirements.
Features
- Nationwide network of reuse hubs that facilitate knowledge exchange and material sharing across the creative sector
- Collaborative R&D programme focused on modular set design, de‑construction techniques, and waste‑reduction pilots
- Centralized London reuse facility offering storage, refurbishment services, and a catalogue of reusable set components
- Documentation and evidence‑gathering tools to support compliance with the Theatre Green Book and BAFTA Albert sustainability standards
- Partnerships with major venues and producers to pilot de‑construction projects and demonstrate circular workflows