Big House Events

Big House Events Big House Events Ltd
Bespoke scenic design & construction for the Event & Theatre Industry Modern event technology can demand complex design solutions.

When you are at your most creative, you are nowhere near your comfort zone. At Big House we work closely with our clients to bridge the gap between creativity and comfort. At the heart of the Big House is a trusted network of full timers, freelancers and suppliers. Big House Events draws on a vast wealth of experience and offers a variety of services. We bring specialists together to find workable

, efficient solutions to engineering problems and ensure safety at every stage of the build, delivering projects efficiently and to a high standard that exceed the expectations of our clients. Big House Events strive to be innovative and creative, underpinned by trust and flawless delivery. We design and create props, scenery and furniture for the creative, corporate and private markets including: Corporate Events, Parties, Installations, Theatre Shows, Exhibitions and schools. At Big House Events we value the traditional construction techniques and couple these with modern methods to create sets that are strong, lightweight and affordable. We pride ourselves on finding creative solutions to meet your design and budget needs.

From sheets of plywood to a pirate ship ready for adventure. 🏴‍☠️One of the joys of looking back through the archives is...
18/06/2026

From sheets of plywood to a pirate ship ready for adventure. 🏴‍☠️

One of the joys of looking back through the archives is rediscovering projects like this one.

Built in the workshop and created for the Edinburgh International Book Festival , this playful ship was brought to life with bold colours, striped masts and even a giant octopus visitor. The finished installation became an inviting space for climbing, exploring and letting imaginations run wild.

Projects like these are a reminder that scenic construction isn't always about stages and events. Sometimes it's about creating spaces that encourage curiosity, storytelling and a little bit of make-believe. ✨

From logo to landmark.This 8ft-high scenic installation welcomed delegates to Cameron House Hotel as part of this week's...
12/06/2026

From logo to landmark.

This 8ft-high scenic installation welcomed delegates to Cameron House Hotel as part of this week's Nutra Blend convention.

Designed to resemble chiselled limestone, the piece transformed the company's logo into a striking three-dimensional feature within the grounds. Alongside the lettering, we also created a large sign for the perimeter fence as part of the wider event build.

With Highland Games and other activities taking place throughout the week, it has been wonderful to help create a memorable Scottish welcome for guests visiting from the US.

Delivered for US production company Meeting Dynamics.

Big scale. Plenty of impact.

If I could turn back time🎵 … we'd build the sign all over again.Opening tonight at Glasgow's Theatre Royal, The Cher Sho...
10/06/2026

If I could turn back time🎵 … we'd build the sign all over again.

Opening tonight at Glasgow's Theatre Royal, The Cher Show promises four nights of sequins, powerhouse vocals and some of the biggest hits in pop history.

We were delighted to work with Theatre South Productions on one of the show's standout scenic elements: a giant Las Vegas sign inspired by the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas landmark.

Built in-house, it's designed to bring a little extra sparkle and a touch of Nevada glamour to the stage. ✨

TSP's award-winning production charts Cher's remarkable journey through three different eras, celebrating the music, resilience and individuality that made her a global icon.

Break a leg to everyone involved - and thanks to Theatre South Productions and The King's and Theatre Royal Glasgow for bringing us along for the ride.

https://www.bighouse-events.co.uk/

Recipe for one giant biscuit:• Foam blocks• Scenic coatings• Paint• One oversized bite mark• A workshop full of foam dus...
04/06/2026

Recipe for one giant biscuit:

• Foam blocks
• Scenic coatings
• Paint
• One oversized bite mark
• A workshop full of foam dust

Mix thoroughly. Bake until biscuit-shaped.

These behind-the-scenes shots show the making of a set of giant Borders Biscuits for a product launch with Thomas Ramage of Grid Productions. From rough foam carvings through to finished props ready for Calton Hill.

One of those projects that's equal parts fabrication, problem-solving and resisting the urge to put the kettle on. ☕🍪

https://www.bighouse-events.co.uk/

June already. 📅Which means festival season is suddenly much closer than it feels.Over the years we've built sets, stages...
03/06/2026

June already. 📅

Which means festival season is suddenly much closer than it feels.

Over the years we've built sets, stages, props, installations and all manner of unusual things for festivals, events and performances across Scotland and beyond. We've worked in theatres, museums, public spaces, fields, streets and venues where access windows seem to get shorter every year.

If you're pulling together plans for the summer and need scenic construction, props, fabrication, installation support or those inevitable last-minute fixes, we're here to help.

From one-off props and branded installations to larger outdoor builds, our workshop team brings decades of experience delivering projects to tight deadlines and challenging locations.

And if history tells us anything, there are still a few festival projects out there that haven't quite made it from sketchbook to reality yet.

Get in touch if we can help bring them to life. 🪄

https://www.bighouse-events.co.uk/

Not every scenic build calls for subtlety.A look back at the set construction for Crocodile Fever at the Traverse Theatr...
30/05/2026

Not every scenic build calls for subtlety.

A look back at the set construction for Crocodile Fever at the Traverse Theatre, designed by Grace Smart. A brilliantly bonkers world of pink kitchens, oversized emotion and gloriously chaotic family drama. 🩷

From tiled flooring and textured brickwork to custom-built kitchen units, windows, stairs and all the tiny details in between, this was one of those projects where the workshop slowly transformed into an entire domestic interior.

The finished set perfectly matched the energy of the production itself: grotesquely comic, slightly unhinged and impossible to ignore.

Always satisfying seeing something go from scale model…to full theatrical madness. 🎭

https://www.bighouse-events.co.uk/

There are easier ways to travel through the city...but they’re definitely less memorable. 🛞A look back at the making of ...
28/05/2026

There are easier ways to travel through the city...but they’re definitely less memorable. 🛞

A look back at the making of this giant human-powered wheel for Autin Dance Theatre's Parade - The Giant Wheel, a large-scale moving performance celebrating the power of people from different walks of life coming together.

Built in-house using welded aluminium, custom timber sections and plenty of careful testing before it rolled out into the real world, the 12-foot wheel became part of a moving spectacle powered by street artists, live music and a community cast of performers.

Projects like this are always a mix of engineering, fabrication and figuring things out as you go.

Exactly the kind of challenge we love. 💛

How big is too big? 😎We built these giant sunglasses for GoFibre last summer. Starting with plywood cut-outs in the work...
27/05/2026

How big is too big? 😎

We built these giant sunglasses for GoFibre last summer. Starting with plywood cut-outs in the workshop we ended up with a pair big enough to make a Jack Russell look like a Hollywood celebrity.

One of those projects that involves fabrication, painting, sanding, problem-solving and periodically standing back to say: “Maybe they should actually be bigger.”

Got an idea that probably shouldn’t exist at full scale? We can help with that.

☀️ Big House: helping you prepare for sunshine on an industrial scale

https://www.bighouse-events.co.uk/

Still waiting for the sun to arrive this month, but we’re optimistic that golf weather is on the horizon. ☀️⛳️And if 18 ...
22/05/2026

Still waiting for the sun to arrive this month, but we’re optimistic that golf weather is on the horizon. ☀️⛳️

And if 18 holes sounds a bit much, there’s always mini golf.

This was a bespoke installation created by Big House for People & Co at last year’s Genesis Scottish Open - featuring scenic dunes, bunkers, stonework and a lighthouse obstacle inspired by the Scottish coastline.

One of those projects that was equal parts scenic build, fabrication challenge and trying to keep artificial grass under control in the workshop.

A really enjoyable one to work on.

Throwback to this striking set build for designer Gillian Argo and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh - built from tri...
20/05/2026

Throwback to this striking set build for designer Gillian Argo and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh - built from triple-wall polycarbonate and painted timber framing.

A nice example of how simple construction materials can be used to create something really visually effective on stage.

The translucent polycarbonate completely changed depending on the lighting and angle, giving the set a very different feel throughout the performance.

With festival season slowly appearing on the horizon, it’s a reminder that every set starts life in the workshop long before opening night. 🎭

Have a project you'd like to discuss? Send us a message 📨

https://www.bighouse-events.co.uk/

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