Stage Hands and Event Crew in Exeter
Exeter is the historic county city of Devon, with a cathedral, university and a strong events culture. The Exeter Cathedral and Cathedral Green host concerts, and the Northcott Theatre and the Corn Exchange stage performances. Sandy Park hosts the Exeter Chiefs rugby, and Exeter Racecourse at Haldon offers events as well. The Devon County Showground nearby hosts the Devon County Show and exhibitions. The Quay and Northernhay Gardens are popular outdoor event sites. The city is a gateway to Dartmoor and the Devon coast, where weddings, festivals and marquee events are common.
Crew and marquee services in Exeter
Whether you are running a show, a trade event or a private marquee event in Exeter, we can supply the people and kit to get it built and cleared. We cover Devon and the wider UK.
Reliable stage hands for load-ins, get-outs, set builds and show changeovers.
Experienced stage crew for concerts, theatre, corporate shows and touring productions.
General event crew for build, operation and breakdown of events of every size.
Marquee dry hire in all sizes, supplied with or without a crew to build.
Trained crews to build and derig marquees to your plan and timetable.
Crew for festival build, operations and site breakdown, from small field events to large sites.
Working in Exeter: what to plan for
- Compact historic centre with limited loading; Sandy Park and the showground have easier vehicle access via the M5.
- Devon County Show in May, summer festivals and rugby season, plus Christmas events.
- Typical venues: cathedral and gardens, theatres, rugby ground, showground and country estates.
Venues and event sites around Exeter
Events in the area are often held at places such as Sandy Park, Exeter Cathedral Green, Devon County Showground, Exeter Northcott Theatre. We are not affiliated with any venue; we supply crew and marquee hire to the production companies, promoters and event organisers working at them.
Roles we can supply in Exeter
Typical bookings in Exeter include stage hands for load-in and get-out, event crew for build and breakdown, marquee build crews, loaders and unloaders, runners, production assistants and, where needed, riggers and forklift operators. Many clients combine several roles on one booking, for example a build crew on setup day, a smaller show crew on the event day and a breakdown team overnight. Tell us the shape of your event and we will suggest a crew plan.
How booking crew in Exeter works
- Send your date, venue or site, call times and the work involved through the quote form.
- We confirm availability and suggest a crew size and shift pattern.
- You receive a clear quote, and once confirmed we brief the crew on access, parking, dress code and the point of contact.
- Crew arrive on time and ready to work. On larger calls a crew chief manages the team and checks in with you.
Planning checklist for events in Exeter
- Confirm load-in times, loading bay or access route and parking with the venue or site manager
- Check any noise, curfew or road-closure restrictions that affect build and get-out times
- Send your RAMS, site rules and call sheet so the crew can be briefed properly
- Decide whether you need a crew chief, forklift cover or specialist rigging support
- Allow extra time for derig and clear-down; get-outs usually take longer than people expect
Marquee dry hire near Exeter
Our marquees are available as dry hire in all sizes, with or without a trained build crew. See marquee hire or request a quote with your site details.
Nearby areas we cover
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply stage hands in Exeter?
Yes. We supply stage hands, event crew and marquee build crews for events in Exeter and the surrounding Devon area. Send us the date and location for a quote.
Can I hire a marquee in Exeter?
We offer marquee dry hire in all sizes, with an optional build crew. Tell us your date and site in Exeter and we will confirm availability.
Do you cover venues around Exeter?
Yes, we work at venues, showgrounds and outdoor sites in and around Exeter. Tell us the venue and the load-in details when you request a quote.
Need crew in Exeter?
Send the date, location and the crew or marquee size you need. We reply with a clear quote.
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