We offer a full range including front-of-house drapes, borders, legs, backdrops, cycloramas, star cloths and blackout curtains — all custom-made for your space.
Stage Curtains & Drapes Installations
Transform your hall or theatre with beautifully designed, made-to-measure stage curtains and drapes. From front-of-house tabs and cycloramas to blackout and acoustic curtains, every system is tailored to your space and installed to the highest standards. Durable, flame-retardant fabrics and precision tracks ensure lasting performance, safety and style for every production.
Professional Stage Curtain Installation
Stage curtains are more than a backdrop — they frame the performance, define the space, and transform the atmosphere of a hall or theatre.
At School Stage, we design, manufacture and install high-quality stage curtains and drapes for schools, academies and community venues across the UK.
Whether you need elegant front-of-house tabs, practical blackout curtains, or durable drapes for daily assemblies, we provide solutions that balance style, safety and longevity. Every installation is tailored to the space, ensuring smooth operation, perfect fit and full compliance with fire safety standards.
Curtain Operation & Control
We offer both manual and motorised track systems, allowing smooth and reliable curtain operation at any scale. From simple hand-pulled tracks to fully automated systems controlled via wall switches or remote panels, every installation is designed for ease of use and long-term reliability.
Our specialist team ensures that all rigging and support structures meet current LOLER and Health & Safety regulations, providing complete peace of mind for everyday use.
Consultation & Installation
Every project begins with an initial discussion to understand your space, purpose and aesthetic goals.
Our process includes:
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Site Survey & Measurement – Accurate assessment of dimensions, fixing points and access requirements.
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Fabric & Colour Selection – Samples provided to match your décor and acoustic needs.
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Track & Operation Design – Manual or motorised options planned for smooth, safe use.
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Manufacture & Installation – Curtains produced to spec, delivered and installed by our DBS-checked team.
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Final Commissioning & Demonstration – Ensuring staff understand safe operation and maintenance.
Professional Installation Benefits
Choosing professionally designed and installed curtains brings more than visual impact — it ensures reliability, safety and long-term performance. At School Stage, every curtain system is crafted and fitted with precision, using quality materials and secure fixings to deliver consistent results day after day.
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Perfect Fit – Every curtain is measured, manufactured and installed specifically for your venue.
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Improved Presentation – Enhances the visual quality and professionalism of performances and assemblies.
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Durable & Safe – Fire-retardant fabrics and robust hardware designed for school environments.
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Flexible Use – Suitable for drama, music, assemblies, exams, or multi-purpose halls.
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Ongoing Support – Maintenance and annual inspection services available to extend curtain lifespan.
Stage Curtain Types
Each performance or presentation space is different, so we supply a full range of curtain styles to suit your layout, purpose and budget:
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Front-of-House Curtains – The main performance curtain (often in rich velour) that opens and closes to reveal the stage.
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Valances & Borders – Used to frame the proscenium and conceal lighting or rigging above the performance area.
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Leg Curtains – Narrow side drapes to mask wings and create depth on stage.
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Cycloramas & Backdrops – Large rear-stage curtains or white screens for projection and lighting effects.
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Acoustic & Blackout Drapes – Designed to control sound reflections or light spill in multi-use spaces.
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Star Cloths & Decorative Drapes – Fibre-optic or LED cloths that add impact for concerts or productions.
Ready to Transform Your Stage or Hall?
From front-of-house drapes to full blackout systems, School Stage provides professional stage curtain design, manufacture and installation for schools and theatres across the UK.
Contact our friendly team today to arrange a consultation or request a quotation for your next project.
Stage Curtain Installations FAQ’s
Are your curtain fabrics fire retardant?
Yes. All fabrics meet BS5867 fire-retardant standards and are suitable for educational and public performance spaces.
Do you install curtain tracks as well?
Absolutely. We design and install manual and motorised track systems to ensure safe, smooth operation of your curtains.
Can you replace or upgrade our existing stage curtains?
Yes. We can survey your existing system, recommend suitable replacements, and install new curtains using your existing tracks if they remain safe and serviceable.
Do you provide colour and fabric samples?
Yes. We bring a wide selection of fabric swatches to help you choose colours and textures that best suit your hall or theatre.
Do you offer maintenance and inspection for curtains?
We do. Regular inspection and servicing help keep curtains safe, clean and in excellent working order year-round.
Do you supply and install curtains in London and surrounding counties?
Yes. School Stage supplies and installs stage curtains and drapes for schools and venues across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and also undertakes projects throughout the UK.
Accredited Bodies & Associations
School Stage is a member of several professional bodies within its trading sector. Compliance with the correct accredited associations ensures that we do our very best to combine quality workmanship with regulated Health & Safety protocol.
CONSTRUCTIONLINE
We’re accredited by this UK Government Certification Service.
INCENSU
Part of the Register of Companies tried, tested and trusted by the education sector.
CHAS
Accredited Contractor for the Contractor’s Health & Safety Assessment Scheme.
ABTT
We’re members of the ABTT, an organisation who care about a safe and successful theatre industry.
PLASA
We are Full Premier Members of PLASA, an international organisation for those who supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment and installation industries.
